Preferred Term:
chlorinated hydrocarbons
Definition:
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.
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Entry Terms:
- organochlorines
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/22231
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