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H

Habitat

The natural home of an animal or plant.
The sum of the environmental conditions that determine the existence of a community in a specific place.

Hydrocarbons (HC)

Chemical compounds that consist entirely of carbon and hydrogen.

Hydrophilic

Having a strong affinity for water; attracting, dissolving in or absorbing water.

Hydrophobic

Having a strong aversion to water; repelling water.

Hypersensitivity

Exaggerated immune system response to an allergen.