For Bioconcentration we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Chlorine, Environment and Sanitation.

Bioconcentration (Chlorine)

Accumulation of a substance in an organism by absorption from the environment irrespective of any intake with food. The concept is of particular importance for aquatic life with regard to the absorption of those fat-soluble substances which are only broken down slowly.

Bioconcentration (Environment)

The accumulation of a chemical in tissues of a fish or other organism to levels greater than in the surrounding medium.

Bioconcentration (Sanitation)

A process by which there is a net accumulation of a chemical directly from water into aquatic organisms resulting from simultaneous uptake and elimination.

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