persistent organic pollutant

Noun

Meaning

persistent organic pollutant (plural persistent organic pollutants)

Organic compounds, predominantly synthetic, that are resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes, and that are often associated with health risks.
Synonym: POP
Coordinate terms: PBT, TOMP

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Synonyms

pollutant contaminant

Close letter words and terms

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