Biochemical oxygen demand

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003915",
  "term": "Biochemical oxygen demand",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure of the amount of dissolved oxygen consumed by aerobic microorganisms in water as they decompose organic matter. It quantifies the oxygen required for the biological degradation of pollutants in a water sample over a specific period, typically five days at 20 degrees Celsius. High BOD values indicate a greater amount of organic pollution, which can deplete oxygen levels and harm aquatic life.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/biochemical-oxygen-demand/"
}