Total terminal residue

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012151",
  "term": "Total terminal residue",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The sum of all residues of a pesticide and its metabolites that remain in or on a commodity at the time of harvest or slaughter. This value is used to determine compliance with maximum residue limits (MRLs) set by regulatory bodies. It reflects the cumulative exposure to the pesticide and its breakdown products.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "residue"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1324 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/total-terminal-residue/"
}