leaky levee n.— «The design would include so-called “leaky levees,” an idea that features culverts at strategic locations, allowing Gulf of Mexico tides to move in and out of the northern reaches of the estuaries, maintaining hydrology critical to...
controlled-atmosphere killing n.— «Our proposal requests only a feasibility study concerning a new slaughter technology called controlled-atmosphere killing (CAK), which is used in 30 plants in Europe and five in the U.S. I have a long list of...
global weirding n. an increase in severe or unusual environmental activity often attributed to global warming. Editorial Note: Global weirding includes an increase in average temperatures, heat waves, cold spells, hurricanes, blizzards, plant and...
peaker n.— «The $60 million, 170 megawatt plant will be built near Mountain Home, Idaho, and used for what’s called a peaker plant. Peakers are relied on when peak summer demand is pushed by air conditioners and irrigation pumps and forces...
grassahol n.— «The latest research at Oklahoma State University includes work on a different approach that uses switchgrass to create what’s called “grassahol.” The entire plant, diced into bits, is burned at high temperatures in a device called a...
kitting n.— «What makes the Reyes relationship with TMMTX so special is its role in the innovative process known as parts “kitting.” TMMTX is the first Toyota truck assembly plant to adopt the kitting process, which is currently used at its most...
