Exponential growth

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004238",
  "term": "Exponential growth",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A pattern of increase in which the rate of growth of a quantity is directly proportional to its current value. This results in a continuously accelerating increase over time, often observed in populations where resources are abundant. The growth curve, when plotted against time, forms a J-shape.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "growth",
    "population"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 883 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/exponential-growth/"
}