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BIODEGRADATION ULTIME [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
DEF

The biodegradation leading to complete mineralization.

CONT

Ultimate biodegradation is ... the complete conversion of the surfactant molecule to carbon dioxide, inorganic salts, and products associated with the normal metabolic processes of the bacteria.

OBS

ultimate degradation: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
DEF

Biodégradation conduisant à une minéralisation complète.

CONT

On entend par «biodégradation ultime» le niveau de biodégradation atteint lorsqu'un composant a été complètement utilisé par les micro-organismes en présence d'oxygène et décomposé entièrement en dioxyde de carbone, en eau et en sels minéraux.

OBS

biodégradation ultime : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencias biológicas
DEF

Biodegradación que conduce a mineralización completa.

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