Define $BOD$.
(N/A) $BOD$ stands for Biochemical Oxygen Demand. It is a measure of the amount of dissolved oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to decompose the organic matter present in a given volume of water. It serves as an indicator of the level of organic pollution in water bodies; higher $BOD$ indicates higher pollution.
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