Glossary

Bioaccessibility

Bioaccessibility is the potential of a substance for absorption by an organism.
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Bioavailability

The fraction of a substance that can be absorbed by the body through the digestive system, the pulmonary system and the skin
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Biotreatment/bioremediation

Now commonly used in the UK, this method is a ‘standard' to treat organic contaminants in off-site ‘soil hospitals' on the continent.
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Brownfield Land

Land that has been previously developed for use
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