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dioxinAromatic compound, any of a group of contaminants produced in making herbicides (e.g., Agent Orange), disinfectants, and other agents. Their basic chemical structure consists of two benzene rings connected by a pair of oxygen atoms; when substituents on the rings are chlorine atoms, the molecules are particularly toxic. The best-known, usually called simply dioxin, is 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD). It is extremely stable chemically; it does not dissolve in water but dissolves in oils (and thus accumulates in body fat). The extent of its human toxicity is disputed and the subject of continuing research. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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: Effect of sulfur dioxide on the formation mechanism of polychlorinated dibenzodioxin and dibenzofuran in municipal waste combustors, Environ. It reportedly does not produce detectable levels of polybrominated dibenzodioxins or dibenzofurans by itself or when compounded into HIPS resin. This noxious mixture spewed out by incinerators includes about 200 compounds known as polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans, many of which are toxic and some of which are potentially cancer-causing. |
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