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SYNERGIA [1 record]

Record 1 2004-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Toxicology
  • Occupational Health and Safety
DEF

The joint action of agents so that their combined effect is greater than the algebraic sum of their individual effects.

CONT

As used on a MSDS [material safety data sheet], synergism means that exposure to more than one chemical can result in health effects greater than expected when the effects of exposure to each chemical are added together. ... When chemicals are synergistic, the potential hazards of the chemicals should be re-evaluated, taking their synergistic properties into consideration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Toxicologie
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
DEF

Addition ou potentialisation de plusieurs toxiques pour créer un état morbide.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química analítica
  • Toxicología
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
DEF

Incremento de potencia causado por la combinación de dos factores, cuya resultante es mayor a la esperada de la suma de tales potencias.

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