Additive effect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000231",
  "term": "Additive effect",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A combined biological response to two or more substances where the total effect is approximately equal to the sum of the effects of each substance acting independently. This occurs when the substances act through similar mechanisms or target the same physiological system. For example, if substance A causes a 10% effect and substance B causes a 15% effect, an additive effect would be 25%.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 835 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/additive-effect/"
}