phytoaccumulation

English

Etymology

phyto- +‎ accumulation

Noun

phytoaccumulation (uncountable)

1. (biology) The accumulation, by a plant, of substances from its environment

Usage notes

• Used primarily to describe the buildup of metal contaminants in plants, either as a means of decontamination of land, or in regard to passing on such contamints to the food chain.