Sentences with phrase «amount of organic compounds»

Employed on waste water streams, such technologies can achieve up to 99 % COD removal in some types of wastewater (COD, chemical oxygen demand, indicating the amount of organic compounds in water).

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From a dietary perspective, rapeseed oil has a significant flaw: undesirable amounts of erucic acid and glucosinolates (organic compounds).

Researchers tested the the foam padding in crib mattresses, and found they release significant amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), potentially harmful chemicals also found in household items such as cleaners and scented sprays.

However, the toys themselves provide a source of nutrients: the plastic materials — often low - quality polymers — release substantial amounts of organic carbon compounds.

The vapor accompanying these particles was mostly water but contained trace amounts of simple organic compounds, as well as carbon dioxide and ammonia — all ingredients important for the sustenance and even origin of life.

They also correlated the amount of energy found in the sample to its chemical oxygen demand (COD), a commonly used indirect measurement of dissolved organic compounds.

The reason, according to the research published in the journal Human Reproduction (pdf): soy beans contain high amounts of phytoestrogens, organic compounds that mimic the female hormone estrogen in the human body and, in animal studies, have been shown to reduce testosterone levels.

Forests emit large amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOC).

«Instead, the presence of such organic compounds in the sediments are linked to import of large amounts of methyl mercury formed in the surrounding soils and wetlands,» explains Stefan Bertilsson, Professor at Uppsala University.

Previous searches for organic molecules in the LMC detected small amounts of methanol, the parent molecule of the two newly - discovered compounds.

These remedies reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces by blocking histamine, an organic compound that tells your stomach to churn out acid.

These type of medications reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces by blocking histamine, an organic compound that tells your stomach to churn out acid.

When building or remodeling your home, ask for building materials and supplies that have the least amount of formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds.

Does the brand Sea tangle, kelp noodles contain an unacceptable amount of non organic arsenic or other harmful compounds!?

Since the amount of vitamins and active compounds can vary depending on the brand, it is recommended to read the labels carefully and look for certified organic products, ideally processed and packaged in their places of origin.

Ethylmercury (another organic mercury compound) in certain thimerosal - containing vaccines provides smaller amounts, but these can be highly toxic during the vulnerable windows of gestation and early childhood.

They go on to say, «The manufacture of polyester and other synthetic fabrics is an energy - intensive process requiring large amounts of crude oil and releasing emissions including volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and acid gases such as hydrogen chloride, all of which can cause or aggravate respiratory disease.»

The staggering health benefits of pumpkin seeds come from its unusual nutritional composition, including impressive levels of manganese, tryptophan, magnesium, copper, phosphorous, zinc, iron, and protein, as well as smaller amounts of B complex vitamins, and vitamin A. Furthermore, pumpkin seeds have phytosterols, an organic compound that also contributes to their healthy qualities.

The Forester utilizes interior materials and adhesives that release much smaller amounts of VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

Here is a great statistic to bite into: Cooking four normal sized hamburgers in a fast food joint emits the same amount of VOC's (volatile organic compounds) as driving a current model car for 1,000 miles.

According to manufacturer Engelhard, Chain - driven charbroilers and rapid - cook technology used in many fast food restaurants rely on high temperatures to cook meat quickly, but they also generate large amounts of smoke and odorous volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.»

Results indicate that when the ethanol content of the fuel increased, the emissions of gaseous organic compounds increased whereas the amount of aromatic compounds such as benzene and toluene decreased.

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