GLOSSARY

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ECOLOGY

The relationship of living things to one another and their environment.


ECOSYSTEM

The interacting system of a biological community and its environmental surroundings.


EDEMA

An abnormal accumulation of clear watery fluid in cells, tissues or cavities (lungs) of the body.


EFFLORESCENCE

An encrustation of soluble salts, commonly white, deposited on the surface of stone, brick, plaster, or mortar; usually caused by free alkalis leached from the material as moisture moves through it.


ELECTRICAL FIRE

A fire originating in an electrical device or wiring, often characterized by a distinctive, pungent odour.


ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

Those parts of a device which incorporate electronic components or circuitry.


ELECTRONICS

The management and application of extremely small electrical currents, used in communications, process controls, computers, and various process equipment; collectively, the technology, theory and equipment relating to electronics.


EMC

see _equilibrium moisture content_


EMERGENCY RESPONSE

The rapid response of service personnel to a damage site after a fire or other disaster.


EMERGENCY TREATMENT

Remedial action in the immediate aftermath of damage, designed to protect and minimize the loss to buildings and contents.