dioxinnoun [ C or U ]
uk/daɪˈɒk.sɪn/us/daɪˈɑːk.sɪn/a poisonous chemical of a type produced when substances used for killing plants are made:
Highly toxic dioxins were released into the air.
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Chemistry: types of chemical
- acid salt
- alkali
- alkali metal
- alkyl
- alkyne
- anhydrous
- buffer
- hydrate
- hydro-
- hydrocarbon
- insoluble
- oxide
- petrochemical
- polymer
- stain
- stearic acid
- strong acid
- strong base
- weak acid
- weak base
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