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Science 9 Study
Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dilution | Decreasing concentration of a pollutant by adding something else |
| Biodegeneration | Living things breaking down pollutants |
| Aerobic | Environment with oxygen |
| Anaerobic | Environment without oxygen |
| Phytoremediation | Plants getting rid of pollutants. Some absorb and build up unusually large amounts |
| Dispersion | Spearding out of pollutants |
| Biomagnification | The concentration of a pollutant getting bigger as it goes up the food chain |