Lowest Observable Adverse Effect Concentration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016162",
  "term": "Lowest Observable Adverse Effect Concentration",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The lowest level of a chemical stressor evaluated in a toxicity test that shows harmful effects on a plant or animal. While LOAELs and LOAECs are similar, they are not interchangeable. A LOAEL refers to a dose of chemical that is ingested, while a LOAEC refers to direct exposure to a chemical (e.g., through gills or the skin).",
  "abbreviation": "LOAEC",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Ecological Risk Assessment Glossary of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/lowest-observable-adverse-effect-concentration/"
}