| LDH |
Large Diameter Hose - This is usually hose that is 5 inches in diameter. Using this hose, large volumes of water may be transported, under relatively low pressure. Many departments have converted to LDH from 3 inch. Some may carry both on their apparatus to give them flexibility and options. You may hear this referred to, on the radio, as
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| LD50 |
Single acute dose of the product which produces death in 50% of the animals tested.
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| LDL |
The lipoprotein which is the major cholesterol carrier in the blood; high levels are associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease; main target for intervention.
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| LD |
the dose of a chemical that is estimated to be fatal to 50% of the population of a particular organism (usually based on laboratory tests under specified conditions), usually expressed as milligram per kilogram of body weight
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| LD |
the condition of experiencing learning difficulties. Generally described as a discrepancy between an individual's intelligence and academic achievement.
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