dioxin

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any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides

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According to the EPA dioxin inventory, landfill fires are likely to represent an even larger source of dioxin to the environment. Source: Internet

Brussels, 26 July 2000 The Commission states (page 27) that it has been suggested that the reduction of the chlorine content in the waste can contribute to the reduction of dioxin formation, even though the actual mechanism is not fully understood. Source: Internet

Extensive testing for dioxin contamination has been conducted at the former U.S. airbases in Da Nang, Phu Cat and Bien Hoa. Source: Internet

However, research on populations exposed to its dioxin contaminant have been inconsistent and inconclusive. Source: Internet

In 1994, testing by the Air Force identified some former spray aircraft as "heavily contaminated" with dioxin residue. Source: Internet

In 2005, the first U.S.-Vietnam workshop on remediation of dioxin was held. Source: Internet

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