TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

TOXICIDAD MEDIO AMBIENTE [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2002-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
DEF

[The] capacity of a substance to have a toxic impact not only on living species but also on their organization, their interactions and their interaction with nonliving resources (biological imbalances).

OBS

Ecotoxicity refers in particular to long-term toxic effects.

CONT

The Conference on the Ecotoxicity of Heavy Metals and Organohalogen Compounds was held under the auspices of the NATO Science Committee as part of its continuing effort to promote the useful progress of science through international cooperation.

PHR

To characterize ecological toxicity of pollutants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
DEF

Caractère toxique d'une substance pour les organismes vivants et [pour] leur milieu.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: