Glossary: Bioconcentration

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Bioconcentration

Similar term(s): bioconcentrate.

Definition:

The accumulation of a chemical in tissues of a fish or other organism to levels greater than that in the surrounding medium (environment).

Source: US EPA Terms of Environment Glossary

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