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Bioaccumulate

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Translation of "bioaccumulate" into Russian

bioaccumulate
Verb
raiting
UK
/ˌbaɪəʊəˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/
US
/ˌbaɪoʊəˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/
bioaccumulated Past Simple
bioaccumulated Past Participle
bioaccumulating Gerund
Certain fish species can bioaccumulate toxins from polluted waters.
Некоторые виды рыб могут биоаккумулировать токсины из загрязненных вод.

Definitions

bioaccumulate
Verb
raiting
UK
/ˌbaɪəʊəˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/
US
/ˌbaɪoʊəˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/
To accumulate substances, such as pesticides or other chemicals, in an organism.
Certain fish species can bioaccumulate mercury in their tissues over time.
(intransitive) To become increasingly concentrated within a living organism over time by continual uptake and slower elimination.
Fat-soluble toxins can bioaccumulate in top predators, reaching harmful levels.

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