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Preferred term

dissolved organic matter

Definition

  • [Henderson's] In oceans and water on land, soluble organic molecules derived from degradation of dead organisms or excretion of molecules synthesized by organisms. 

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • DOM

Creator

  • 0000-0003-1068-2394

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/10103

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