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ecotoxicity, n.
Brit. |ˌiːkəʊtɒkˈsɪsɪti|, |ˌɛkəʊtɒkˈsɪsɪti|, U.S. |ˌɛkoʊˌtɑkˈsɪsədi|, |ˌikoʊˌtɑkˈsɪsədi|
[‹ eco- comb. form + toxicity n., after ecotoxic adj.]
The fact or quality of being toxic to the environment.
1979Environmental Sci. & Technol. 13 415/2 ECETOC's main aim is to present a coordinated industry view on the scientific aspects of the ecotoxicity of chemicals. 1991Hazardous Waste & Human Health (Brit. Med. Assoc.) ii. 26 The inclusion of the notion of ecotoxicity is important as it accepts the need for stricter controls over substances which may not pose a direct harm to human health but nevertheless present a hazard to the community. 2005Arable Farming (Nexis) 14 Feb. 13 The report..analysed the production cycle of the major crops for impact on cost to growers, energy use, ecotoxicity and pollution of ground water and waterways. |