What is another word for hyperaccumulation?
Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪpəɹˌakjuːmjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Hyperaccumulation is a scientific term that refers to the ability of certain plants to accumulate high levels of toxic metals in their tissues. There are several synonyms for hyperaccumulation, including metal hyperaccumulation, metal absorption, metal accumulation, metal sequestration, and metal phytoremediation. These terms all refer to the same process of plants taking up and storing high levels of heavy metals in their tissues, in order to clean up contaminated soil or to avoid being poisoned by these metals themselves. Understanding the various synonyms for hyperaccumulation can help scientists communicate more effectively about this important ecological phenomenon.
