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persistent organic pollutant

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

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Synonyms: POP

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 持久性有機污染物 /持久性有机污染物 (chíjiǔxìng yǒujī wūrǎnwù) — organic compound
  • Finnish: pysyvä orgaaninen yhdiste — organic compound
  • French: polluant organique persistant — organic compound