Preferred term
contamination
Is replaced by
Definition
- [GEMET] Introduction into or onto water, air, soil or other media of microorganisms, chemicals, toxic substances, wastes, wastewater or other pollutants in a concentration that makes the medium unfit for its next intended use.
Broader concept
Note
- [controlled by ] Mark Frenzel, 22 May 2013
Scope note
- LTER EU controlled vocabulary
Contributor
- 0000-0003-0631-8231
Creator
- 0000-0003-0631-8231
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/EnvEu_118
