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Word: Dioxin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 20th century: from di- ‘two’ + ox- ‘oxygen’ + -in
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʌɪˈɒksɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a highly toxic compound produced as a by-product in some manufacturing processes, notably herbicide production and paper bleaching. It is a serious and persistent environmental pollutant.
Short Definition:toxic compound produced as by-product in manufacturing processes
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