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chlorocarbon [¦klȯr·ō′kär·bən] (organic chemistry) A compound of chlorine and carbon only, such as carbon tetrachloride, CCl4. 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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| Thus, the objective of the present study was to examine the relation between exposure to potential endocrine-disrupting chemicals (coplanar and non-coplanar PCBs, organochloride pesticide residues, and Hg) and thyroid status in pregnant women and the newborn. Archie Beaton, executive director of the Chlorine-Free Products Association, says that chlorine produces toxins known as organochlorides, including dioxin, that eventually wind up in waterways. Organochloride pesticides like DDT were a great boon to agriculture as well as to human health by preventing insect-borne diseases. |
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