Concept information
Preferred term
chlorinated hydrocarbons
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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Chemicals containing only chlorine, carbon, and hydrogen. These include a class of persistent, broad-spectrum insecticides that linger in the environment and accumulate in the food chain.
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Synonyms
- organochlorines
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/22231
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