Anaerobic Process

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001366",
  "term": "Anaerobic Process",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Anaerobic processes are used for treating wastewater with high concentrations of biodegradable organic materials, such as concentrated domestic wastewater, biosolids, animal manure slurry, and food processing wastes.\n\n2. Life or processes that occur in the absence of oxygen.\n\n3. Not containing oxygen or not requiring oxygen.",
  "references": [
    "USGS Toxic Substances Hydrology Program Definitions",
    "Adapted from Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary",
    "Chesapeake Bay Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/anaerobic-process/"
}