Non-bioenvironmental transformation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008003",
  "term": "Non-bioenvironmental transformation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical change of a substance that occurs in the environment without the direct involvement of biological organisms or their metabolic processes. These transformations are typically driven by abiotic factors such as photolysis, hydrolysis, oxidation, or reduction. This distinguishes them from biodegradation, which relies on biological activity.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1271 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/non-bioenvironmental-transformation/"
}