Concept information
Preferred term
persistent organic pollutant
Definition
- [CHEBI] Any environmental contaminant that is resistant to environmental degradation through photolytic, biological or chemical processes. Such substances can have significant impact on health and the environment, as they persist in the environment, bioaccumulate in animal tissue and so biomagnify in food chains.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- persistence organic pollutants
Scope note
- persistent organic pollutants
Creator
- 0000-0003-2195-3997
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20897
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