Mass Balance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016613",
  "term": "Mass Balance",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. An equation that accounts for the flux of mass going into a defined area and the flux of mass leaving the defined area. The flux in must equal the flux out.\n\n2. The application of the principle of the conservation of matter.",
  "abbreviation": "MB",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary",
    "Greenhouse Gas Emissions"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/mass-balance/"
}