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Bioconcentration

Similar term(s): bioconcentrate.

Definition:

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

Source: US EPA Terms of Environment Glossary 

Related words:

Bioaccumulation - Biomagnification - Concentration


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4-7-2008