Exposure pathway

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004246",
  "term": "Exposure pathway",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The course a chemical agent takes from its source to an organism that results in contact. A complete pathway consists of five elements: a source of contamination, an environmental medium for transport, a point of exposure where contact occurs, a route of exposure into the body, and a receptor population. For example, a leaking underground tank can contaminate groundwater that is later consumed as drinking water.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "contaminant"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 884 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/exposure-pathway/"
}