Inorganic fertilizer obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of steel. Rich in phosphate (7-8.8 percent P) and quicklime (40 percent CaO), it is applied in aquaculture both as a liming material and a phosphate fertilizer. (FAO. 2008. Glossary of aquaculture. https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/a1555m)
Areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres. (Ramsar Convention Secretariat. (1971). The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar, Iran, 1971). Ramsar Convention Secretariat. https://www.ramsar.org/)
Whales are a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic placental marine mammals. As an informal and colloquial grouping, they correspond to large members of the infraorder Cetacea, i.e. all cetaceans apart from dolphins and porpoises. (Wikipedia, 2024. Whale. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whale)
It is the grains obtained from varieties of the species Triticum aestivum L. Common and durum wheat are the main types. The main varieties of common wheat are spring and winter, hard and soft, and red and white. Wheat is used mainly for human food, particularly in the form of bread, macaroni and pizza. In developed countries about 35% of total supply is used for feed. At world level, however, calories from wheat account for about 19% of total calories available for human consumption. (CODEX STAN 199-1995, FAO, 1995 http://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/)
Whelks are a species-rich group of marine snails found in temperate waters. (Cropotova, Janna & Kvangarsnes, Kristine & Aas, Grete Hansen & Tappi, Silvia & Rustad, Turid. (2023). Protein from seafood. 10.1016/B978-0-323-91739-1.00006-4.)
Whey is the fluid separated from the curd after coagulation of milk, cream, skimmed milk or buttermilk with milk coagulating enzymes during the manufacture of cheese, casein or similar products. (FAO & WHO. 2023. General Standard for Food Additives. Codex Standard, No. CXS 192-1995. Rome. https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius)
Generally, the process of rapidly and continuously mixing a mixture, such as a fork or spoon, into liquid foods, especially cream and egg whites, in order to increase its volume or create foam by incorporating air. (Translated from http://terim.tuba.gov.tr/)
A whirlwind is a particular kind of vortex spinning in a fluid. When the fluid is air, the vortex is a whirlwind. (https://www.torro.org.uk/research/tornadoes/whirlwind)
Evaluation of nutritional status of individuals or population groups by using dietary assessment, anthropometry, biochemical indices and/or clinical examination. (Nutrition Division/Meeting Programming and Documentation Service, FAO, 2014 (MI198_Sec1).)
The family Aleyrodidae is composed of tiny insects which obtained the common name “whiteflies” because the wings and bodies of the adults are covered with a fine, powdery or flour-like white wax. Several species of whiteflies are economically important. All species are phytophagous and some transmit viruses. (Gregory S. Hodges, Gregory A. Evans "AN IDENTIFICATION GUIDE TO THE WHITEFLIES (HEMIPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) OF THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES," Florida Entomologist, 88(4), 518-534, (1 December 2005))
Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. (https://www.who.int/about)
The monetary value at which a retailer purchases goods in bulk for onward selling to consumers, usually in smaller quantities and at an increased price. (Glossary of Terminology for Cash and Voucher Assistance, CALP Network, 2020 (https://www.calpnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/calp-glossary-english.pdf).)
