EPA
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U.S. Government. Environmental Protection Agency: an independent federal agency, created in 1970, that sets and enforces rules and standards that protect the environment and control pollution.
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eicosapentaenoic acid: an omega-3 fatty acid present in fish oils.
abbreviation
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eicosapentaenoic acid: a fatty acid, found in certain fish oils, that can reduce blood cholesterol
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Environmental Protection Agency
Example Sentences
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That can far exceed the threshold the EPA considers safe.
From Salon
The EPA identified violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act, such as unprotected openings and inconsistent storage system cleaning, during a July 2024 inspection, according to a news release.
From Los Angeles Times
The collaborative review highlights that 76 percent of people worldwide are not meeting recommended intakes of EPA and DHA, revealing a significant global public health gap.
From Science Daily
But I am absolutely smitten by the fuel economy: 36/32/34 mpg, city/hwy/combined, according to the EPA’s test method.
While contrails may linger for hours, they don’t signal the dispersion of harmful chemicals, the EPA said.
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