Meanings
plural persistent organic pollutants
- 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.
2009, Edward Group, Complete Colon Cleanse: The At-Home Detox Program to Restore Good Health, Boost Vitality, and Ensure Longevity, Ulysses Press, →ISBN, page 91Synonyms: POP
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn organic compound, predominantly synthetic, that is resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes, and that is often associated with health risks.
Translations
Chinese Mandarin 持久性有機污染物 /持久性有机污染物
- 持久性有機污染物 /持久性有机污染物 (chíjiǔxìng yǒujī wūrǎnwù)organic compound
Finnish pysyvä orgaaninen yhdiste
- pysyvä orgaaninen yhdisteorganic compound
French polluant organique persistant
- polluant organique persistantorganic compound
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persistent organic pollutant. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/persistent%20organic%20pollutant
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