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Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Its Significance
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What is the definition of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)?
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The amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water
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BOD is a measure of the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water. It is expressed in milligrams of oxygen per liter of water (mg/L).