Breakthrough curve

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010407",
  "term": "Breakthrough curve",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A graph illustrating the concentration of a substance at the outlet of a system as a function of time, after a continuous input of that substance at the inlet. In environmental science, it often describes the movement of contaminants through soil or groundwater, indicating when the contaminant first appears and reaches a steady concentration. This curve is used to assess transport properties and retention capacities of porous media.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/breakthrough-curve/"
}