ASTM |
American Society for Testing and Materials |
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BCF |
Bio-concentration Factor |
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BDM |
Biologically Detoxified Metal |
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BLM |
Biotic Ligand Model |
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CBRs |
Critical Body Residues |
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DOC |
Dissolved Organic Carbon |
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DYMBAM |
Dynamic Multi-pathway Bioaccumulation Model |
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EDTA |
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid |
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GESAMP |
Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution |
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HDP |
Heat-Denatured Protein |
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HSP |
Heat-Stable Protein |
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LOEC |
Lowest-Observed-Effect Concentration |
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MATC |
Maximum Allowable Toxicant Concentrations |
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MRG |
Metal Rich Granules |
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MSF |
Metal-Sensitive Fractions |
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MTs |
Metallothioneins |
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NOEC |
No-Observed-Effect Concentration |
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PCn |
Phytochelatin |
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POC |
Particulate Organic Carbon |
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SMAVs |
Species Mean Acute Values |
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SPM |
Sub-cellular Partitioning Model |
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SSDs |
Species Sensitivity Distributions |
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WQC |
Water Quality Criteria |