linear measure. 1. any system for measuring length. 2. any unit used in linear measurement, as the inch, foot, meter, etc. The lowest dimension, as in our own table of linear measure, was the Barleycorn. Eln still survives in the name of a linear measure, the âell,â and is derived from the O. Teut.
The health effects of drinking contaminated water can range from no physical impact to severe illness or even death. Some of the effects of drinking contaminated water can be immediate, or not noticed for many years. These include gastrointestinal and stomach illnesses like: nausea. vomiting.
If you consume enough water to increase your blood plasma volume but you don't increase your sodium levels, you can suffer from an ailment called hyponatremia. Hyponatremia can lead to fluid retention after exercise, so consume enough sodium while you exercise. The condition can also be quite dangerous, leading to pressure on your brain from excess blood volume in your brain capillaries, causing death if not treated quickly.