persistent organic pollutant
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[edit]Noun
[edit]persistent organic pollutant (plural persistent organic pollutants)
- An organic compound, predominantly synthetic, that is resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes, and that is often associated with health risks.
- 2009, Edward Group, Complete Colon Cleanse: The At-Home Detox Program to Restore Good Health, Boost Vitality, and Ensure Longevity, Ulysses Press, →ISBN, page 91:
- One commonly used POP (persistent organic pollutant), organochlorine, may be responsible for contaminating the world's seafood supply, since pesticides can run off the land into streams, lakes, and reservoirs.
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[edit]organic compound
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[edit]- persistent organic pollutant on Wikipedia.Wikipedia