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Definition of Dioxins
1. dioxin [n] - See also: dioxin
Medical Definition of Dioxins
1. Heterocyclic hydrocarbons present as trace contaminants in herbicides, especially the chlorinated dioxin 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (tetrachlorobenzodioxin). Many dioxins are teratogenic and carcinogenic. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dioxins
Literary usage of Dioxins
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dioxin Treatment Technologies by Florence Poillon (1994)
"The term dioxin encompasses all aromatic organic chemicals known as dibenzo-p-dioxins.
The dibenzo-p-dioxins of greatest concern to public and environmental ..."
2. Background Report on Fertilizer Use, Contaminants and Regulators by Marcie Francis (2000)
"Concentrations of dioxins ¡n Fertilizer and Liming Materials Derived from Industrial
By-Products a) In calculating the TEQ, concentrations of forms ..."
3. Response to Biosolids Questions and Current Public Acceptance Issues edited by Robert Perciasepe (1998)
"dioxins. Under this policy, regulations could be crafted that would either minimize
or attempt to eliminate the creation of any new dioxins. ..."
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