dioxin

[US]/daiˈɔksin/
[UK]/daɪ'ɑksɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. toxic chemical compound, carcinogen.
Word Forms
Pluraldioxins

Example Sentences

The main source of Dioxin pollution is rubbish cineration.

dioxins get into mothers' milk through contaminated food.

Dibenzofuran(DF) is one of the model compounds for the study of biodegradation of dioxin-like pollutants.

Organohalogen compounds, or OHCs, include dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls and some pesticides.

exposure to dioxin can lead to serious health issues

dioxin contamination in the environment is a major concern

disposing of dioxin-containing waste requires special procedures

dioxin levels in the water supply must be monitored regularly

the production of certain chemicals can result in dioxin emissions

dioxin exposure has been linked to certain types of cancer

measures should be taken to reduce dioxin emissions from factories

dioxin testing is often conducted in contaminated areas

the cleanup of dioxin-contaminated sites is a complex process

research is ongoing to better understand the effects of dioxin exposure

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