Lethal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006521",
  "term": "Lethal",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to or causing death, particularly in the context of exposure to a toxic substance or physical agent. An effect is classified as lethal if it results in the death of an organism within a specified observation period following exposure. This is quantified by metrics such as the lethal dose (LD50) or lethal concentration (LC50), which represent the dose or concentration expected to cause death in 50 percent of a test population.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 904 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lethal/"
}