Glossary B

The Environmental Glossary. Letter B +++ Popular Articles: 'Background extinction', 'Blood Products', 'Biological Integrity'

A Bioassay is a test to determine te relative strength of a substance by comparing its effect on a test Organism with that of a standard preparation.

A Bioavailabiliity is Degree of ability to be absorbed and ready to interact in Organism metabolism.

A Bioavailability is degree to which chemicals can be taken up by organisms.

A Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of the amount of

- Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) : - biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) : A biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD) is the amount of Oxygen consumed by Microorganisms as they decompose organic materials in

A Biochemical Response is measure of a change in or damage to the blood chemistry of a species as a result of Exposure to a

A Bioconcentration is the accumulation of a chemical in tissues of a fish or other organism to levels greater than in the surrounding medium.

A Biodegradable is Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.

Deutsch: Biodiesel / Español: Biodiésel / Português: Biodiesel / Français: Biodiesel / Italiano: Biodiesel

In the environmental context, biodiesel refers to a renewable, biodegradable fuel derived from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease. It is used as an alternative to petroleum diesel, with the potential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Biodiesel can be used in its pure form (B100) or blended with petroleum diesel in various proportions for use in diesel engines, offering a more sustainable option for transportation and energy generation.

Deutsch: Artenvielfalt / Español: Biodiversidad / Português: Biodiversidade / Français: Biodiversité / Italiano: Biodiversità /

A Biodiversity is Refers to the variety and variability among living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they occur.

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