Definition of Dioxin

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Dioxin

The term 'Dioxin ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Any of a group of toxic chlorinated compounds known chemically as dibenzo-p-dioxins (or the most toxic of these compounds, 2,3,7,8 tetrachloro dibenzo-p-dioxin). They are produced inadvertently as a by-product of chemical production or combustion and are widespread pollutants in the environment'.

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