Preferred term
environmental contaminant
Definition
- [CRISP] introduction into water, air, and soil, any chemicals, toxic substances, wastes, or wastewater in a concentration that makes the medium unfit for its next intended use; also applies to surfaces of objects, buildings, and various household and agricultural use products.
Broader concept
Scope note
- MS Academic Keywords
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20895