Bioassay
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000346
A test that measures the effect of a substance, such as a drilling fluid or its components, on living organisms. It is used to assess the toxicity and potential environmental impact of discharges from drilling operations. Bioassays often involve exposing aquatic organisms to varying concentrations of the substance and observing their survival or other biological responses.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-000346 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Drilling Fluids |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-000346",
"term": "Bioassay",
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"definition": "A test that measures the effect of a substance, such as a drilling fluid or its components, on living organisms. It is used to assess the toxicity and potential environmental impact of discharges from drilling operations. Bioassays often involve exposing aquatic organisms to varying concentrations of the substance and observing their survival or other biological responses.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/bioassay/"
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