Total organic carbon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012142",
  "term": "Total organic carbon",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A measure of the amount of carbon present in organic compounds within a water sample or soil, excluding inorganic carbon such as carbonates. It serves as a general indicator of the overall organic matter content and can reflect the presence of pollutants or natural organic substances. This parameter is widely used in environmental monitoring and water quality assessment.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "dissolved organic carbon",
    "humic substances",
    "soil"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 956 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/total-organic-carbon/"
}