Glossary Archive

Xenobiotic compounds are chemical substances not naturally found in an ecosystem, often introduced through human activity.

Xenobiotics are compounds foreign to an organism's natural biochemistry, often assessed in water for potential contamination.

Xylem is the vascular tissue in plants responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from roots to other parts.

Zeolite: A microporous aluminosilicate mineral used in water treatment for ion exchange, adsorption, and molecular sieving.

Zero-valent iron nanoparticles are tiny iron particles used to treat contaminated water by breaking down pollutants.

Zeta potential is the electric potential at the slipping plane of a particle in a fluid, indicating colloidal stability.

Zinc orthophosphate is a corrosion inhibitor used in water treatment to prevent metal pipe degradation and reduce lead and copper levels.

Zooplankton are microscopic aquatic animals drifting in water, serving as a crucial food source in aquatic ecosystems.