phytoaccumulation

English

Etymology

From phyto- +‎ accumulation.

Noun

phytoaccumulation (uncountable)

  1. (biology) The accumulation, by a plant, of substances from its environment

Usage notes

  • Used primarily to describe the build up of metal contaminants in plants, either as a means of decontamination of land, or in regard to passing on such contaminants to the food chain.
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