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second-stage biochemical oxygen demand [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Water Pollution
DEF

That part of the oxygen demand associated with the biochemical oxidation of nitrogenous material. As the term implies, the oxidation of the nitrogenous materials usually does not start until a portion of the carbonaceous material has been oxidized during the first stage.

Key term(s)
  • second-stage BOD

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Pollution de l'eau
DEF

Partie de la demande biochimique d'oxygène (D.B.O.) reliée à l'oxydation biochimique de la matière azotée. Cette oxydation suit le premier stade d'oxydation d'une partie de la matière carbonée.

Key term(s)
  • DBO nitrification

Spanish

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