ASTM F1600-95a(2007)
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Bioremediation
Standard Terminology Relating to Bioremediation
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1.1 This terminology defines the terminology used in test methods, specifications, guides, and practices related to bioremediation technology.
1.2 These definitions are written to ensure that standards related to bioremediation technology are understood and interpreted properly.
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Designation: F1600 − 95a(Reapproved 2007)
Standard Terminology
Relating to Bioremediation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1600; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope biodegradation—the chemical alteration and breakdown of a
substance, usually to smaller products caused by microor-
1.1 This terminology defines the terminology used in test
ganisms or their enzymes. F1481
methods, specifications, guides, and practices related to biore-
mediation technology.
bioremediation—the enhancement of biodegradation.
1.2 These definitions are written to ensure that standards
bioremediation agents—inorganic and organic compounds
related to bioremediation technology are understood and inter-
and microorganisms that enhance biological degradation
preted properly.
processes, predominantly microbial. F1481
2. Referenced Documents
biostimulation—the addition of microbial nutrients, oxygen,
heat, or water, or some combination thereof, to enhance the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
rate of biodegradation of target pollutants by indigenous
F873 Guide for Incinerating Oil Spill Wastes at Temporary
species (predominantly bacteria and fungi).
Field Locations (Withdrawn 2010)
F1481 Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of
buffer—a solution of partially ionized acids or bases capable
Bioremediation in Oil Spill Response—Sand and Gravel
of reducing pH changes in the presence of added alkalis or
Beaches (Withdrawn 2010)
acids.
3. Terminology
carcinogen—cancer-causing agent.
3.1 Definitions:
culture—controlled inoculation, growth, and harvesting of
aerobes—organisms that require air or free oxygen for growth.
known microorganisms.
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decomposers—microorganisms, predominantly bacteria and
anaerobes—organisms that grow in the absence of air or
fungi, that convert complex organic matter into simpler
oxygen and do not use molecular oxygen in respiration.
organic and inorganic molecules.
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disinfectants—physical and chemical agents used for inacti-
arctic—the biogeographic realm that comprises the tundra and
vating or destroying microorganisms.
treelessgroundslyingnorthofthetimberlineintheNorthern
hemisphere or south of the timberline in the Southern
ecosystem—organisms and the surrounding environment com-
hemisphere.
bined in a community that is self-supporting. F1481
bioaugmentation—the addition of microorganisms (predomi-
effluent—the liquid discharge from a process.
nantly bacteria) to increase the biodegradation rate of target
pollutants. F1481
end product—the chemical compound resulting from a par-
ticular metabolic process.
1 enrichment culture—a liquid culture that enhances the
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 on
Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response and is the direct responsibility of
growth of a given type of organism.
Subcommittee F20.24 on Bioremediation.
Current edition approved April 1, 2007. Published May 2007. Originally
landfill—a land disposal technique that uses excavated pits to
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F1600 –
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