persistent organic pollutant
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An organic compound, predominantly synthetic, that is resistant to environmental…
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.
- 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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No curated loop yet for persistent organic pollutant. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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