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== Dioxins == '''Dioxins''' (/daɪˈɒksɪn/) are a group of chemically-related compounds that are persistent environmental pollutants (POPs). They are mostly by-pro

== Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds == ...trial processes - notably [[incineration]] of chemical and hospital waste, and steel manufacturing.

...ːrɡənoʊˈklɔːraɪn/) is a term used to describe a group of synthetic organic compounds containing chlorine. ...orine", indicating the presence of both carbon and chlorine atoms in these compounds.

...ed dibenzo-p-dioxins''' (PCDDs), is a group of [[polyhalogenated]] organic compounds that are significant environmental pollutants. The term "dioxin" is derived from the Greek word "dios", meaning "two", and "oxin", meaning "acid". This refers to the two oxygen atoms in the compound

...r-in-ated di-ben-zo-diox-ins'') are a group of [[polyhalogenated]] organic compounds that are significant environmental pollutants. ...hlorinated dibenzodioxins" is derived from the chemical structure of these compounds. They consist of two [[benzene]] rings connected by two [[oxygen]] atoms, w

...chlorinated dibenzofurans" is derived from the chemical structure of these compounds. They consist of two [[benzene]] rings (dibenzo) connected by a [[furan]] r ...the incineration of chlorine-containing materials. PCDFs are highly toxic and are persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

The term "1,4-Dioxin" is derived from the Greek words "di" meaning two and "oxi" meaning sharp, referring to the two oxygen atoms in the compound. The === Structure and Properties ===

...ealth and the environment. The term "persistent" is used to describe these compounds because they resist degradation through environmental processes. ...mpounds, and "Pollutant" signifies their harmful impact on the environment and living organisms.