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Chapter 4 Science
Lesson 2 Waste and Disposal and Recycling
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Municipal Solid Waste | Waste produced in homes, businesses, schools and in a community |
| Incineration | The burning of solid waste |
| Pollutant | A substance that causes pollution |
| Leachate | Polluted liquid produced by water passing though and dissolving chemicals from buried wastes in a landfill |
| Sanitary Landfill | A landfill that holds nonhazardous waste such as municipal solid waste, construction debris, and some agricultural and industrial wastes. |
| Recycling | The process of reclaiming and reusing raw materials |
| Biodegradable | Capable of being broken down by bacteria and other decomposeres |
| Hazardous Waste | A material that be be harmful if it is not properly disposed of |