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bioaccumulation
This term is primarily used in scientific, ecological, and toxicological contexts to describe the process where a chemical substance builds up in a living organism faster than it can be broken down or excreted. It is often discussed in the context of environmental pollution and food safety, specifically regarding heavy metals or persistent organic pollutants.
While related to biomagnification, bioaccumulation refers specifically to the increase of a substance within a single organism over its lifespan, whereas biomagnification describes the increasing concentration of a toxin as it moves up the food chain from prey to predator.
Meanings
Examples
The study examines the bioaccumulation of microplastics in marine invertebrates.
We need to consider the long term effects of bioaccumulation in the food chain.
Is bioaccumulation the same thing as biomagnification?
Is bioaccumulation the same thing as biomagnification?
The bioaccumulation of toxins in the liver can lead to organ failure.
I wonder if the bioaccumulation of these chemicals is reversible.
I wonder if the bioaccumulation of these chemicals is reversible.
The report highlights the rapid bioaccumulation of pesticides in local wildlife.
Bioaccumulation occurs when an organism absorbs a substance faster than it can excrete it.
The researcher noted a high rate of bioaccumulation in the apex predators.