biological magnification The accumulation of high residues in an organism through the retention of a compound found in low levels in the diet and water. Also called biomagnification.

• 生物放大生物体组织内相对地不会变质之物质浓度的增加，藉由食物网在生物体的累积现象，又再度被食入的过程中浓度不断地增加。