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Shovel

A tool used for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials, such as soil or coal.

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Silica

A hard, unreactive, colorless compound that occurs as the mineral quartz and as a principal constituent of sandstone and other rocks.

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Site Remediation

The process of cleaning up contaminated sites by removing or neutralizing pollutants.

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Sling

A type of lifting device used to hoist and transport heavy materials.

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Sludges

Semisolid slurry that is produced from industrial processes, water treatment, or wastewater.

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Speed Control

Methods or devices used to regulate or limit the speed of machinery, vehicles, or processes.

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Spray Nozzle

A device that facilitates the distribution of liquid in a spray form for various applications, including dust control and chemical application.

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Stabilization

The process of making something more stable or resistant to change, often referring to the treatment of waste or soil to prevent pollution.

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Stock Pile

A large accumulated stock of goods or materials, often laid up in a mound. 

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Storage Tank

A container for storing liquids, gases, or other materials.

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