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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Acute exposure Acute exposure The term 'Acute exposure' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A single exposure to a toxic substance which results in severe biological harm or death. Acute exposures are usually characterized as lasting no longer than a day'. The term 'Acute exposure' as it applies to the area of hazardous materials can be defined as 'Contact with a substance that occurs once or for only a short time (up to 14 days) [compare with intermediate duration exposure and chronic exposure]'. Previous 5 Terms: ACTV aculeiform Acute acute angle Acute Care Hospital Next 5 Terms: Acute Illness Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) Acute toxicity Acute toxicity ACWA About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.