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persistent organic pollutant

CHEBI:CHEBI_77853

Definition

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.

Alternative Names

  • persistent organic pollutants
  • POP
  • POPs

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:77853
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Wikipedia:Persistant_organic_pollutant

Additional References

Wikipedia:Persistant_organic_pollutant

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Additional Attributes

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