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dioxin

/daɪˈɒk.sɪn/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/daɪˈɒk.sɪn/

A noun referring to any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее любое из нескольких токсичных или канцерогенных углеводородов, которые встречаются в качестве примесей в гербицидах.
  1. Toxic chemical compound C1 formal scientific

    Any of a group of highly toxic and carcinogenic chemical compounds that are produced as byproducts in industrial processes, such as waste incineration and herbicide manufacturing.

    • Dioxin contamination in the soil posed a serious health risk to the local community.
    • The industrial accident released dangerous levels of dioxin into the atmosphere.
    • Studies have linked dioxin exposure to various forms of cancer and immune system damage.

    🇷🇺Токсичное химическое соединение

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