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DIOXINNE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pollutants
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
C4H4O2
formula, see observation
OBS

dioxin: A generic (incomplete) term which refers to the 1,2-dioxin, 1,3-dioxin and 1,4-dioxin. See also "oxanthrene."

OBS

dioxin: Also refers to a group of about 75 chemical byproducts that belong to the chlorodibenzo-paradioxin family. The dioxin generally considered most toxic is 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H4O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents de pollution
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H4O2
formula, see observation
OBS

dioxine : Terme générique (incomplet) couvrant 1,2-dioxine, 1,3-dioxine et 1,4-dioxine. Voir aussi «oxanthrène».

OBS

dioxines : Désigne aussi un groupe d'environ 75 produits chimiques de la famille des chlorodibenzodioxines comprenant le 2,3,7,8-tétrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxine qui est généralement considéré comme le plus toxique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H4O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes contaminantes
  • Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H4O2
formula, see observation
DEF

Derivado aromático formado por condensación de la 8-hidroxiquinoleína. Se utiliza para fabricar fungicidas y herbicidas. Tiene graves efectos nocivos sobre la gestación. Es persistente y tóxica.

OBS

Fórmula química: C4H4O2

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