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Sorbic acid

Potassium sorbate - potassium salt of sorbic acid

Effective concentration. "Effective concentration". Effective dose

A parasite that sits on the outside (Greek ecto) of its host

Effective dose. The index indicates the percentage of reacting individuals (usually based on 50 %)

Ethylenediaminedi(o-hydroxyphenylacetic acid) ["acetic acid"], complexing agent (chelator).

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid ["acetic acid"], Titriplex II, complexing agent (chelator)

Other name for EDDHA

Originating in the body itself, inside the body, coming from within

A parasite that parasitises inside (Greek endo) its host

In simple terms, the physical measure of the disorder (probability) of a system

Biocatalyst, enables chemical reactions that would not take place without an enzyme, without consuming itself

Abbreviation for E(Ä)quivalent, an expression for the quantitative ratio of the molecules or ions involved

Term for vital substances that cannot be produced by the body itself and must therefore be supplied with food

Chemical term for the compound formed between an alcohol and an acid by splitting off water

Disinfectant, antiseptic. Contained in many over-the-counter preparations for fish.

Synthetic, highly effective antioxidant for animal feed

Basic triphenylmethane dye, similar to malachite green

Strong amine complexing agent. Converts heavy metals into less toxic complexes. Rapidly metabolised by bacteria.

Organisms in which the genetic material (chromosomes) is summarised in a nucleus

Pollution of a natural or artificial body of water with fertiliser substances