Definitions

Organic pollutants that do not break down chemically and remain in the environment. Pollutants with higher persistence may produce more harmful environmental effects. (Source: GEMET/LANDYa)

Hierarchy
Broader: chemicalhazardous substanceLEO Thesaurus
Narrower: PCBunintentional POPflame retardant
Alternative labels:
organic pollutant
POP
Concept URI: http://www.informea.org/terms/persistent-organic-pollutant
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