persistent organic pollutants

A form of persistent organic pollutant — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of persistent organic pollutant
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