persistent organic pollutant
persistent organic pollutant noun: 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.
Noun
persistent organic pollutant (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 91
- Synonyms:
- POP
Synonyms of persistent organic pollutant
Forms of persistent organic pollutant
| plural | persistent organic pollutants |
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Questions about persistent organic pollutant
- What does persistent organic pollutant mean?
- Persistent organic pollutant means 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.
- What part of speech is persistent organic pollutant?
- Persistent organic pollutant is a noun.
- What is the plural of persistent organic pollutant?
- The plural of persistent organic pollutant is persistent organic pollutants.
Words near persistent organic pollutant in the dictionary
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- persistent cookies
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- persistent truncus arteriosus
- persistent vegetative state
- persistent vegetative states
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