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bioconcentration factor (BCF)

Measure of the tendency for a substance in water to accumulate in organisms, especially fish.

Note 1. The equilibrium concentration of a substance in fish can be estimated by multiplying its concentration in the surrounding water by its bioconcentration factor in fish.

Note 2. This parameter is an important determinant for human intake of aquatic food by the ingestion route.

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