Persistent organic pollutant

noun

Definitions

1.nounOrganic compounds, predominantly synthetic, that are resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological and photolytic processes, and that are often associated with health risks.

Synonyms

POP organopollutant organoperoxide perfluorooctanesulfonamide organoperoxy organoprotection polychlorinated biphenyl perfluorooctanesulfonic acid volatile organic compound organophosphonate organophosphorothioate pfosa

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