ECOLOGY
The relationship of living things to one another and their environment.
The relationship of living things to one another and their environment.
The interacting system of a biological community and its environmental surroundings.
An abnormal accumulation of clear watery fluid in cells, tissues or cavities (lungs) of the body.
An encrustation of soluble salts, commonly white, deposited on the surface of stone, brick, plaster, or mortar; usually caused by free alkalis leached from the material as moisture moves through it.
A fire originating in an electrical device or wiring, often characterized by a distinctive, pungent odour.
Those parts of a device which incorporate electronic components or circuitry.
The management and application of extremely small electrical currents, used in communications, process controls, computers, and various process equipment; collectively, the technology, theory and equipment relating to electronics.
see _equilibrium moisture content_
The rapid response of service personnel to a damage site after a fire or other disaster.
Remedial action in the immediate aftermath of damage, designed to protect and minimize the loss to buildings and contents.