The New Encyclopaedia Britannica, Volumes 1-10Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1974 - Reference [1] Propaedia: outline of knowledge and guide to the Britannica.--[2]-[11] Micropaedia: ready reference and index.--[12]-[30] Macropaedia: knowledge in depth. |
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Page 164
... organic sub- stances is possible . This results in the accumulation of undecomposed organic residues in the form of particles of peat . The poor drainage creates an oxygen - free medi- um in which the bluish substance known as gley is ...
... organic sub- stances is possible . This results in the accumulation of undecomposed organic residues in the form of particles of peat . The poor drainage creates an oxygen - free medi- um in which the bluish substance known as gley is ...
Page 571
... organic matter in sewage . The breakdown of organic matter , however , imposes a biochemical oxygen demand ( BOD ) on the environment into which sewage is dumped ( e.g. , a body of water ) . The greater the amount of organic matter ...
... organic matter in sewage . The breakdown of organic matter , however , imposes a biochemical oxygen demand ( BOD ) on the environment into which sewage is dumped ( e.g. , a body of water ) . The greater the amount of organic matter ...
Page 575
... organic form of carbon and , in addition , may require other organic substances , such as amino acids and vitamins . The autotrophic sulfur - oxidizing bacteria can grow on powdered sulfur , ammonium sulfate , potassium phos- phate ...
... organic form of carbon and , in addition , may require other organic substances , such as amino acids and vitamins . The autotrophic sulfur - oxidizing bacteria can grow on powdered sulfur , ammonium sulfate , potassium phos- phate ...
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