Definitions - v
- Ventilation
This is the process used to create biochar.
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- Vermicomposting
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- Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
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- Vertical-axis Wind Turbine
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- Vicariance
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- Virga
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- Virgin Materials
Resources extracted from nature in their raw form, such as timber or metal ore.
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- Virgin Paper
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- Volatile Organic Compounds
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) , are carcinogens found in paint, finishes, synthetic foams, fabrics and stains. Most labels should indicate if something has low or zero VOCs.
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- Voltage Drop
The voltage lost along a length of wire or a conductor due to the internal resistance of that conductor. The voltage drop is calculated using Ohms Law.
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