What is BOD?

What does the acronym BOD stands for?

Answer: Biological Oxygen Demand

Explanation:

BOD stands for Biological Oxygen Demand. It is a measure of the amount of oxygen required to remove waste organic matter from water in the process of decomposition by aerobic bacteria, which are bacteria that live only in an environment containing oxygen. BOD is used, often in wastewater treatment plants, as an index of the degree of organic pollution in water.