LC 50 Lethal Concentration
Meaning, Term, and Glossary Definition - What is LC 50 Lethal Concentration?
Median level concentration, a standard measure of toxicity. It tells how much of a substance is needed to kill half of a group of experimental organisms in a given time.
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Bioconcentration Concentration Estimated Environmental Concentration Exposure Concentration Isoconcentration LD 50 Lethal Dose Lethal Concentration 50 Lethal Dose 50 Maximum Acceptable Toxic Concentration
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