Biomagnification
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Biomagnification is a noun meaning (biology) The process, in an ecosystem, in which a higher concentration of a substance in an organism is obtained higher up the food chain.
Meaning
(biology) The process, in an ecosystem, in which a higher concentration of a substance in an organism is obtained higher up the food chain.
Word Forms
- biomagnifications
Synonyms for biomagnification
Depending on context, synonyms include bioamplification, biomultiplication.
Antonyms for biomagnification
Common opposites include biodilution.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bioaccumulation, bioaccumulate, biomagnifier, bioconcentration, bioamplification, biodilution.
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