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Objective:

As a supplement the GreenFacts Digests, the GreenFacts Glossary delivers clear and accessible definitions for terms used, aiming to a better understanding of the relevant concepts from the the non-specialist.

Selection of terms:

The definitions in the GreenFacts Glossary refer to words identified in the level 1 and level 2 GreenFacts Digests that may be difficult for the non-specialist to understand.

Suggest a word:

If you identify any terms used in our studies which are not listed in the glossary but which you have difficulty understanding,
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Specificity:

Definitions are displayed in a separate "window" (toolbox) which can be viewed on the same screen while a study is read.
It can be accessed through direct links
from words situated in the text of the studies or the list of terms on the glossary index pages. There are many cross references between definitions.

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  • Glossary Sources:

    The definitions in the GreenFacts Glossary have been compiled from various sources. Where definitions from external authoritative sources have been found to be adequate, these have been used and are referenced to the source organization. If available, a link is provided to the original source glossary. Where adequate definitions have not been available, GreenFacts has provided its own definitions.

    List of Sources (with weblinks):

    Spill Prevention and Response Glossary 

    Glossary of Terms 

    Glossary 

    Glossary 

    Gene Technology in Australia Glossary 

    Multilingual environmental Glossary 

    Endocrine disruptors Glossary 

    health products and food branch 

    Glossary 

    Otolaryngology Glossary 

    neurolab Glossary (C)  and neurolab Glossary (M) 

    Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms 

    HIV vaccine Glossary 

    Glossary of Environmental Terms 

    Concept and Defintions database 

    environmental medicine Glossary 

    Glossary of IRIS Terms  
    and Terms of Environment glossary 
    and Health Effects Glossary 
    and Glossary of Climate Change Terms 
    and Drinking Water Glossary 
    and HAPS Health Effects glossary 
    and Ecological Technical Center 

    Glossary of Scientific Terms  

    Note:

    This general GreenFacts glossary provides definitions for all GreenFacts Digests except the climate change study, which has a separate Climate Change Glossary.

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