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Dictionary definition: dissolved oxygen level
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- A Dictionary of Ecology
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dissolved oxygen level
The concentration of oxygen held in solution in water. Usually it is measured in mg/l (sometimes in μg/m
3
) or expressed as a percentage of the saturation value for a given water temperature. The solubility of oxygen varies inversely with ...
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Article: Dissolved Oxygen
Encyclopedia of Public Health;
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...DISSOLVED OXYGEN Dissolved oxygen is the amount of oxygen present in fresh water, such as a stream, or freshwater lake. A certain amount of dissolved oxygen is required to sustain fish, animals, and other aquatic ...
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