Dioxin

Word DIOXIN
Character 6
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /daɪˈɒksɪn/

Definitions and meanings of "Dioxin"

What do we mean by dioxin?

Any of several carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic polychlorinated heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that can occur as impurities in petroleum-derived herbicides and as byproducts of manufacturing chemicals and burning fuels and waste. noun

Any of a broad range of toxic or carcinogenic halogenated polycyclic compounds that occur as byproducts of herbicides noun

The parent compound, dibenzo-p-dioxin, in which two benzene rings are connected vio two oxygen atoms; oxanthrene noun

The unsaturated six-membered heterocycle having four carbon atoms, two oxygen atoms and two double bonds noun

Any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides noun

Any of a broad range of toxic or carcinogenic halogenated polycyclic compounds that occur as byproducts of herbicides.

The parent compound, dibenzo-p-dioxin, in which two benzene rings are connected vio two oxygen atoms; oxanthrene.

The unsaturated six-membered heterocycle having four carbon atoms, two oxygen atoms and two double bonds.

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The word "dioxin" in example sentences

Some facilities added as little as 4% TDF and experienced as much as a 4,140% increase in dioxin and furan emissions. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The name dioxin refers to a group of highly toxic chemicals that have been linked to heart disease, liver disease, human reproductive disorders, and developmental problems. ❋ Donald L. Barlett And James B. Steele (2008)

Agent Orange contained a known carcinogen called dioxin, which is also found in herbicides and pesticides used by U.S. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In March 1996, CEI’s Michelle Malkin and Michael Fumento published “Rachel’s Folly,” which claims that dioxin is good for you. ❋ Unknown (2006)

One of the most potent by-products of exhaust fumes is dioxin, which is carried into the air by the fuel combustion of diesel trucks and buses. ❋ Donna Jackson Nakazawa (2008)

In the United States, trash incinerators are both a leading source of greenhouse gases and a leading source of dioxin, which is inevitably formed in the incinerators 'stacks as molecules of chlorine and carbon in the fly ash join together in a deadly union. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In addition, bleaching paper with chlorine can produce dioxin, which is known to cause cancer. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Fears about dioxin, which is actually a generic name for a series of chemicals of widely different potency, were triggered by another cloud, one that formed over Seveso in Italy in 1976 after the safety system in a chemical plant failed. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Although the data is not strong enough to call dioxin a "known" human carcinogen (like nicotine), the EPA says it is "likely to present a cancer hazard in humans." ❋ Unknown (2008)

During the process of manufacturing a number of paper products—including personal care items such as tampons and sanitary napkins—a chemical by-product called dioxin is formed. ❋ Niels H. Lauersen (2000)

Fears about dioxin, which is actually a generic name for a series of chemicals of widely different potency, were triggered by another cloud, one that formed over Seveso in Italy in ❋ Trevor Butterworth (2010)

Dr al-Homsi said because of the hazards of a chemical called dioxin, it was better not to use plastic bottles in freezer because the effects of freezing can cause dioxin secretion into the drink as dioxin has been found to be one of the known causes of uterine cancer or some hormonal problems.

The smoke contains harmful pollutants such as particulate matter and carbon monoxide, as well as toxins such as dioxin, which is linked to increased cancer rates in adults, according to the district.

Wood smoke is the largest source of wintertime air pollution in the Bay Area and contains harmful pollutants such as particulate matter and carbon monoxide, as well as toxins such as dioxin, which is linked to increased cancer rates in adults. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A University of California study cited by Powers indicates air pollution from the plant would be negligible, including dioxin, which is often cited as a concern when waste is burned or superheated. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Wood smoke is a major source of wintertime air pollution in the Bay Area and contains harmful pollutants such as particulate matter and carbon monoxide, as well as toxins such as dioxin, which is linked to increased cancer rates in adults. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But "60 Minutes" followed the "recycled" materials to China, where they ended up in a toxic dump that was near a village full of sick children known as the dioxin capital of the world. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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