dioxin

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. Several chemicals created in the production of pesticides that have no industrial use but are hazardous to human health; any one of a number of chemical compounds that are persistent organic pollutants and are carcinogenic.

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