theoretical oxygen demand

noun

The calculated amount of oxygen which would be required to fully oxidize an organic compound

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Meanings

nountheoretical oxygen demand (plural theoretical oxygen demands)

plural theoretical oxygen demands

  1. The calculated amount of oxygen which would be required to fully oxidize an organic compound
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