| bioaccumulation |
The net accumulation of a contaminant or toxic substance in an organism from all sources, including air, water, and food.
Ãâó: www.spaceforspecies.ca/glossary/b.htm
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| bioaccumulation |
The process by which the concentrations of some toxic chemicals gradually increase in living tissue, such as in plants, fish, or people as they breathe contaminated air, drink contaminated water, or eat contaminated food.
Ãâó: www.sbcfire.org/hazmat/env_terms.asp
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| bioaccumulation |
Process by which some radionuclides or chemicals build up to higher concentrations in an organism relative to concentrations found in the organism's primary environmental media or diet. The buildup occurs when the rate of uptake exceeds the rate of excretion or metabolism.
Ãâó: www.racteam.com/LANLRisk/Glossary.htm
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| bioaccumulation |
Concentration of substances, especially toxicants, in the tissue of plants and animals.
Ãâó: www.education.melbournewater.com.au/content/glossa...
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| bioaccumulation |
A process by which chemical substances are ingested and retained by organisms, either from the environment directly or through consumption of food containing the substances.
Ãâó: www3.gov.ab.ca/env/air/Info/definitions.html
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