Bioaccumulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001236",
  "term": "Bioaccumulation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The net uptake and retention of a substance by an organism from all environmental sources, including food, water, and air. This process results in a higher concentration of the substance in the organism than in the surrounding environment. Bioaccumulation is a key concern for persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals in ecosystems.",
  "synonyms": [
    "accumulation in biology"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "bioconcentration",
    "biomagnification"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 844 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bioaccumulation/"
}