An index used to measure the amount of pollution that has been given out, in a certain period of time.
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POLLUTE
a term that means to contaminate, to corrupt and to make unclear.
POLLUTER-PAYS PRINCIPLE
A principle that states that the costs incurred due to pollution control, prevention and treatment should be paid by the entity which is responsible for causing the pollution in the […]
POLLUTION
The presence of harmful substances (either physical or gaseous), noise or energy (radiation) within a certain area, that causes harm to the surroundings, altering the natural environment around which it […]
POLLUTION LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM
A commercially issued form, which is used to provide coverage for any clean up costs that might be incurred by a corporation regarding its pollution excretion.
POLLUTION LIABILITY EXTENSION ENDORSEMENT
An endorsement which nullifies some parts of the pollution exclusion.
POLLUTION PREVENTION
Methods of identifying, decreasing or eliminating activities that are responsible for causing pollution within the environment .
POLYANDRY
The civil condition of having more husbands than one to the same woman; a social order permitting plurality of husbands. Polygamia est plurium simul virorum nxorumve connubium. 3 Inst. 88. […]
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (PCB)
A derived chemical from byphenyl, usually created by replacing hydrogen atoms with clorine atoms in a benzene ring. Some of the common applications include flame retardants, plasticizers, etc.
POLYETHYLENE TERAPHTHALATE (PET)
A type of plastic with a glossy finish. It is resistant to cracks, and is used primarily for creating beverage bottles.
POLYGAMY
In criminal law . The offense of having several wives or husbands at the same time, or more than one wife or husband at the same time. 3 Inst. 88. […]
POLYGARCHY
A term sometimes used to denote a government of many or several; a government where the sovereignty is shared by several persons; a collegiate or divided executive.
POLYGON
A geographical area created, with limits that are created in accordance with the streets as political limits, and has clear physically visible characteristics.
POLYGRAPH
1. A device to detect lies. 2. A machine that copies documents.
POLYMER
A compound with a significantly large molecular weight, meaning it has a lot of simpler molecules of a simlar type. Examples of polymers include a lot of different common plastics.
POLYMERIZATION
A chemical reaction which occurs when two or more chemicals are conjoined together in order to create a larger sized chemical.
POLYNUCLEAR AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH)
A set of different compounds which are created from solid aromatic hydrocarbon anthracene. It generally consists of three differently fuzed rings of benzene, and is commonly applied for manufacturing dyes.
POLYPOLY
An economical term, used to refer to a situation in which the number of buyers far exceeds the number of sellers.
POLYPROPYLENE (PP)
A plastic that has a very smooth surface, and can be cracked easily, but is resistant to scatches. It is commonly used for the manufacture of battery cases, straws and […]
POLYSPONY
An economical term which denotes a large number of buyers within a market, but no buyer is large enough to bring a change in the prices.
POLYSTYRENE (PS)
A plastic that has a very smooth surface, and breaks easily when external force is applied on it.
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC)
A flexible plastic that is generally used in the manufacture of pipes and hoses. Has a very smooth surface.
POMARIUM
In old pleading. An apple-tree ; an orchard
POND
A body of stagnant water without an outlet, larger than a puddle aud smaller than a lake; or a like body of water with a small outlet. Webster. And see […]
PONDUS
In old English law . Poundage;