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Persistent organic pollutant
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Organic compounds that are resistant to environmental degradation
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Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds that are resistant to degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes. They are toxic and adversely affect human health and the environment around the world. Because they can be transported by wind and water, most POPs generated in one country can and do affect people...

Instance of
regulatory class of chemical substances
class of chemical entities with similar applications or functions
Subclass of
Pollutant
Organic compound
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