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Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) |
Is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed (i. e., demanded) by aerobic biological organisms to break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature over a specific time period.
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Eutrophication |
Is the enrichment of an ecosystem with chemical nutrients, typically compounds containing nitrogen, phosphorus, or both. Can be a natural process in lakes, occurring as they age through geological time.
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