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What Is BOD? Give its definition and full form.


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BOD:

  1. The amount of oxygen absorbed by bacteria and other microorganisms while decomposing organic matter at a certain temperature is termed BOD.
  2. BOD stands for biological oxygen demand.
  3. Higher the BOD of a water body or sample, the more polluted it is.
  4. Organic matter levels are rising due to a variety of sources, such as pollution.
  5. BOD is a metric for assessing the quality of water.
  6. BOD is often used to remediate wastewater.
  7. Because the breakdown of organic waste by microorganisms is a common treatment method.

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