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persistent organic pollutants

persistent organic pollutants is the plural of persistent organic pollutant.

Meaning of persistent organic pollutant

Noun

persistent organic pollutant (plural persistent organic pollutants)

  1. 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

Questions about persistent organic pollutants

What is persistent organic pollutants the plural of?
Persistent organic pollutants is the plural of persistent organic pollutant.

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