Glossary
At the end of each definition in this Glossary there is a number in brackets. This indicates the number of the Study Session where the term is first used in this OpenWASH module.
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aerobicwith oxygen; the term usually applies to microbial decomposition processes that take place where air is present (5) | |
affordabilityability to pay for a product or service (13) | |
agricultural waste
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anaerobicwithout oxygen; the term usually applies to microbial decomposition that takes place in the absence of air (5) | |
anaerobic digestiondecomposition of organic material by micro-organisms in the absence of oxygen to produce biogas (5) | |
anaerobic pondfirst stage in a waste stabilisation pond system that consists of a deep pond where anaerobic decomposition takes place (6) | |
Arborlooa type of composting latrine that does not require emptying. When the pit is full, a tree is planted in it and a new pit is dug (5) | |
ash contentpercentage of solid material remaining when all the combustible material in a waste has been burned (7) | |
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