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Record 1 1986-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

The BOD content, usually expressed in pounds per unit of time, of wastewater passing into a waste treatment system or to a body of water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
DEF

Charge en matière organique des eaux d'égout amenées dans une station d'épuration ou déversées dans un cours d'eau. Elle s'exprime généralement en kilogramme de D.B.O. par unité de temps.

Spanish

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