bioakkumulativ

bioaccumulative

English translations

  1. 01

    bioaccumulative

  2. 02

    bioaccumulating

Word details

German meaning
Die Eigenschaft von Substanzen, sich in Organismen anzureichern, oft in der Nahrungskette.
English meaning
bioaccumulative
Synonym
kein
German example
Quecksilber ist eine bioakkumulative Substanz in Fischen.
English example
Mercury is a bioaccumulative substance in fish.

Example sentences with “bioakkumulativ”

  1. Manche Chemikalien sind stark bioakkumulativ. (Some chemicals are highly bioaccumulative.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you use 'bioakkumulativ' in environmental science?

It describes substances that accumulate in living organisms over time. It is a technical term used in toxicology and environmental studies.