Which of the following best matches the description?Interaction of materials that increases the potential for harm.

A. waste minimization
B. CERCLA
C. synergism
D. chronic toxicity
E. ignitability
F. toxicity
G. National Priority List
H. RCRA
I. reactivity
J. corrosiveness
K. hazardous wastes
L. LD50
M. acute toxicity
N. Superfund
O. threshold levels


Answer: C

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