partitioning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020323",
  "term": "partitioning",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Chemical equilibrium condition where a chemical's concentration is apportioned between two different phases according to the partition coefficient, which is the ratio of a chemical's concentration in one phase to its concentration in the other phase.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Leaking Underground Storage Tanks Sites Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/partitioning/"
}