"IPAT" meaning in English

See IPAT in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-prop}} IPAT
  1. A formula attempting to describe the impact of human activity on the environment: I = P × A × T, such that the impact is a function of three factors: population, affluence, and technology.
    Sense id: en-IPAT-en-name-EP-qUhZf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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