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dioxin   1 definition

synthetic organic chemical of the chlorinated hydrocarbon class.  It is one of the most toxic compounds known to humans whose harmful effects, even in extremely minute concentrations, include induction of cancer and birth defects. It has become a widespread pollutant because of the use of certain dioxin- containing herbicides.
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