ASTM F1600-95a(2001)
(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 2001)
Standard Terminology
Relating to Bioremediation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1600; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope bioremediation agents—inorganic and organic compounds
and microorganisms that enhance biological degradation
1.1 This terminology defines the terminology used in test
processes, predominantly microbial. F 1481
methods, specifications, guides, and practices related to biore-
biostimulation—the addition of microbial nutrients, oxygen,
mediation technology.
heat, or water, or some combination thereof, to enhance the
1.2 These definitions are written to ensure that standards
rate of biodegradation of target pollutants by indigenous
related to bioremediation technology are understood and inter-
species (predominantly bacteria and fungi).
preted properly.
buffer—a solution of partially ionized acids or bases capable
2. Referenced Documents
of reducing pH changes in the presence of added alkalis or
acids.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
carcinogen—cancer-causing agent.
F 873 Guide for Incinerating Oil Spill Wastes at Temporary
culture—controlled inoculation, growth, and harvesting of
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known microorganisms.
F 1481 Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of
decomposers—microorganisms, predominantly bacteria and
Bioremediation in Oil Spill Response—Sand and Gravel
fungi, that convert complex organic matter into simpler
Beaches
organic and inorganic molecules.
3. Terminology
disinfectants—physical and chemical agents used for inacti-
vating or destroying microorganisms.
3.1 Definitions:
ecosystem—organisms and the surrounding environment com-
aerobes—organismsthatrequireairorfreeoxygenforgrowth.
bined in a community that is self-supporting. F 1481
F 1481
effluent—the liquid discharge from a process.
anaerobes—organisms that grow in the absence of air or
end product—the chemical compound resulting from a par-
oxygen and do not use molecular oxygen in respiration.
ticular metabolic process.
F 1481
enrichment culture—a liquid culture that enhances the
arctic—the biogeographic realm that comprises the tundra and
growth of a given type of organism.
treelessgroundslyingnorthofthetimberlineintheNorthern
landfill—a land disposal technique that uses excavated pits to
hemisphere or south of the timberline in the Southern
contain the oil spill waste material. The waste is placed in
hemisphere.
the excavation, covered over, and left to degrade. F 873
bioaugmentation—the addition of microorganisms (predomi-
leachate—the liquid residue from the migration of environ-
nantly bacteria) to increase the biodegradation rate of target
mental pollutants mediated by surface or ground water.
pollutants. F 1481
marine—relating to the ocean. F 1481
biodegradation—the chemical alteration and breakdown of a
medium—the material that supports the growth and reproduc-
substance, usually to smaller products caus
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