An Acute Exposure is a single exposure to a toxic substance which may result in

severe biological harm or death. Acute exposures are usually characterized as lasting no longer than a day, as compared to longer, continuing exposure over a period of time.


Other definition:
An Acute Exposure is a single exposure to a hazardous material for a brief length of time

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