Notation

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Notations

  • In this booklet we have used the following format for expressing units followed by their characterization and matrix information in parenthesis: 10 ng/kg (WHO-TEq in fat)
  • Σ (sigma), sum. Ordered alphabetically at the main entry disregarding the prefix (e.g. Σ7PCB, see PCB).
  • b.w., body weight.
  • deka-, ten. E.g., dekachloro- ten chlorine atoms in a molecule.
  • di-, two. E.g., dichloro- two chlorine atoms in a molecule.
  • d.w., dry weight.