organochlorides

[US]//ɔːˌɡænəʊˈklɔːraɪdz//
[UK]//ɔːrˌɡænoʊˈklɔːraɪdz//

Translation

n.Plural of organochloride; organic compounds containing carbon-chlorine bonds.

Phrases & Collocations

toxic organochlorides

persistent organochlorides

volatile organochlorides

synthetic organochlorides

lipophilic organochlorides

halogenated organochlorides

chlorinated organochlorides

industrial organochlorides

bioaccumulative organochlorides

organochlorides detected

Example Sentences

organochloride pesticides were widely used in agriculture until their environmental risks became apparent.

many organochloride compounds persist in the environment for decades due to their chemical stability.

organochloride contamination has been detected in water sources near industrial areas.

the use of organochloride insecticides was banned in many countries during the 1980s.

organochloride residues can accumulate in the fatty tissues of fish and wildlife.

scientists are studying the long-term effects of organochloride exposure on human health.

organochloride pollution poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems.

some organochloride compounds are classified as persistent organic pollutants.

the regulation of organochloride chemicals has become more stringent in recent years.

organochloride pesticides have been linked to declining bird populations.

remediation techniques for organochloride-contaminated soil are being developed.

organochloride compounds can enter the food chain through agricultural runoff.

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