Dictionary
ecotoxicology
noun eco·tox·i·col·o·gy \-ˌtäk-si-ˈkä-lə-jē\
Definition of ECOTOXICOLOGY
: a scientific discipline combining the methods of ecology and toxicology in studying the effects of toxic substances and especially pollutants on the environment
— eco·tox·i·co·log·i·cal \-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective
— eco·tox·i·col·o·gist \-ˈkä-lə-jist\ noun
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of ECOTOXICOLOGY
1977
Medical Dictionary
ecotoxicology
noun eco·tox·i·col·o·gy \ˌē-kō-ˌtäk-si-ˈkäl-ə-jē, ˌek-ō-\
plural eco·tox·i·col·o·gies
Medical Definition of ECOTOXICOLOGY
: a scientific discipline combining the methods of ecology and toxicology in studying the effects of toxic substances and especially pollutants on the environment
—eco·tox·i·co·log·i·cal \-kə-ˈläj-i-kəl\ adjective
—eco·tox·i·col·o·gist \-ˈkäl-ə-jəst\ noun
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: ecotypePrevious Word in the Dictionary: ecotourismAll Words Near: ecotoxicology
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up ecotoxicology? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).