Which of the following abbreviations is used to describe toxic effects of chemicals ? AQ1, LD50, TFR, VOCs
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The abbreviation "LD50" is commonly used to describe the lethal dose at which 50% of a population of test animals die from exposure to a chemical. This is a measure of acute toxicity and is often used to assess the potential harm of a substance. The Show more…
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