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persistent organic pollutant
Any environmental contaminant that is resistant to environmental degradation through photolytic, biological or chemical processes. Such substances can have significant impact on health and the environment, as they persist in the environment, bioaccumulate in animal tissue and so biomagnify in food chains.
(via polychlorobiphenyl )
(via polychlorinated dibenzodioxines and related compounds )
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endocrine disruptor
Any compound that can disrupt the functions of the endocrine (hormone) system
(via polychlorobiphenyl )
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