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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

"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. Among them are DDT, aldrin, dieldrin, heptachlor, chlordane, linda

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
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