Individual perception threshold

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005788",
  "term": "Individual perception threshold",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The minimum concentration of a specific chemical substance in the environment that an individual can detect through their senses, such as smell or taste. This threshold varies significantly among individuals due to genetic factors, age, and exposure history. It is a subjective measure, distinct from objective analytical detection limits.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2196 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/individual-perception-threshold/"
}