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Term

absorption barrier

Term

Any exposure surface that may allow diffusion of an agent into a target. Examples of absorption barriers are the skin, lung tissue, and gastrointestinal track wall.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

The international programme on chemical safety. 2001. Glossary on key exposure assessment terms.

Publication year

2001

Definition source URL

http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

Organisation

Organisation full name

The international programme on chemical safety

Subjects

Long definition

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