Accessible

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000101",
  "term": "Accessible",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing the fraction of a chemical or other substance in the environment that an organism can take up from its surroundings through one or more routes of exposure. This concept distinguishes the total amount of a substance present from the portion that is actually available for absorption by the organism. The accessibility of a substance is a key factor in determining its bioavailability and potential toxicity in an ecosystem.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 833 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/accessible/"
}