GLOSSARY

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CHRONIC EFFECT

An adverse effect on a human or animal body, with symptoms that develop slowly over a prolonged period, or that occur frequently. Examples include cancer and irreversible damage to certain organs.


CHRONIC EXPOSURE

Long-term contact with a substance, usually lasting from several weeks to a lifetime.


CHRONIC TOXICITY

Adverse (chronic) effects resulting from repeated doses of, or prolonged exposure to, a substance over a relatively prolonged period, with resulting long-term, poisonous human health effects.


CLADOSPORIUM

A fungus commonly found in the outdoor environment (e.g., soil, leaves).


CLEAN (RESTORATION)

To remove residues or contaminates caused by a specific incident or damage, as distinguished from pre-existing or normal conditions.


CLEAR COAT

A transparent finish; the application of such a finish.


CLERESTORY

A window located high on a wall to admit light; a high wall containing such windows.


CLIMATE-CONTROLLED

An area or building that has Air Conditioning deployed to Control the Environment or the indoor climate.


COCCI

A spherically shaped bacterium.


COLI FORM

Bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of mammals. Their presence in water indicates faecal pollution and potentially dangerous disease-causing organisms.