median narcotic concentration, \(\text{NC}_{50}\)

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Statistically derived concentration of a substance in an environmental medium expected to cause narcotic conditions in 50% of a given population under a defined set of conditions.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)) on page 2068 [Terms] [Paper]