persistent organic pollutant

English

Noun

persistent organic pollutant (plural persistent organic pollutants)

1. An organic compound, predominantly synthetic, that is resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes, and that is often associated with health risks.

   Synonym: POP

   Coordinate terms: PBT, TOMP

   • 2009, Edward Group, Complete Colon Cleanse: The At-Home Detox Program to Restore Good Health, Boost Vitality, and Ensure Longevity, Ulysses Press, →ISBN, page 91:

     One commonly used POP (persistent organic pollutant), organochlorine, may be responsible for contaminating the world's seafood supply, since pesticides can run off the land into streams, lakes, and reservoirs.

Translations

organic compound

•  Chinese:

   Mandarin: 持久性有機污染物／持久性有机污染物 (chíjiǔxìng yǒujī wūrǎnwù)

•  Finnish: pysyvä orgaaninen yhdiste
•  French: polluant organique persistant (fr) m

See also

• bioaccumulation

Further reading

• persistent organic pollutant on Wikipedia.Wikipedia