"persistent organic pollutant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: persistent organic pollutants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} persistent organic pollutant (plural persistent organic pollutants)
  1. Organic compounds, predominantly synthetic, that are resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes, and that are often associated with health risks. Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: POP Related terms: bioaccumulation
    Sense id: en-persistent_organic_pollutant-en-noun-kVwqKB8J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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