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persistent organic pollutant

The English word “persistent organic pollutant” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  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.
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