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Vocabulary Term Details

Bioaccumulation

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioaccumulation)

Bioaccumulation refers to the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, or other organic chemicals in an organism. Bioaccumulation occurs when an organism absorbs a toxic substance at a rate greater than that at which the substance is lost. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Contamination
N/AFood chains
Pollutants

This term is used for the following terms: 
Bioconcentration
Biological magnification
Biomagnification

Approved Date
24-Jun-2013

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