Growth dilution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005044",
  "term": "Growth dilution",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A phenomenon where the concentration of a contaminant within an organism decreases as the organism grows, due to the increase in biomass. The total amount of the contaminant remains constant, but its distribution over a larger volume or mass leads to a lower concentration. This effect is particularly relevant for persistent, bioaccumulative substances in rapidly growing organisms.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "contaminant"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 892 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/growth-dilution/"
}