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| Criterion | a concentration or level of a substance that reasonably assures safety of particular organisms & particular uses, i.e. for sensitive species or for swimming or drinking (potable=drinkable) |
| Homeothermic | the ability to maintain a relative constant and warm body temperature that is independent of the environmental temperature. |
| Incipient Lethal Level | level at which 50% can live indefinite period of time. |
| Maximum Allowable Toxicant Concentration (MATC) | upper limit at which no effects are shown- a percentage of volume over time. |
| Permeability | the capability of being penetrated, diffused or passed through |
| Standard | a specific limitation established by regulations & required by law |
| Stenothermal | intolerant of temperature fluctuations outside normal extremes. |
| Stratification | the act or process of forming, dividing or arranging into layers |
| Thermal pollution | the discharge of heated liquid (as water) into natural waters at a temperature detrimental to existent ecosystems |
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