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Whole sediment

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-012694

The entire matrix of solid particles and associated interstitial water found at the bottom of aquatic environments. It includes both the particulate matter and the water filling the spaces between particles. This complex mixture serves as a habitat for benthic organisms and can accumulate pollutants, influencing their bioavailability and ecological impact.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CHM-012694
FieldChemistry
SubjectChemistry and Human Health
ReferencesPAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 964 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)
See alsoInterstitial water
Record as JSON 
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  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The entire matrix of solid particles and associated interstitial water found at the bottom of aquatic environments. It includes both the particulate matter and the water filling the spaces between particles. This complex mixture serves as a habitat for benthic organisms and can accumulate pollutants, influencing their bioavailability and ecological impact.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "interstitial water"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 964 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/whole-sediment/"
}

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