noun Télécharger 🔗Partager Polluant organique persistant Organic compounds, predominantly synthetic, that are resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological and photolytic processes, and that are often associated with health risks. Examples : "The pesticide DDT, a persistent organic pollutant, contaminated the soil for decades after it was banned, posing a continued risk to wildlife and potentially human health. " Le pesticide DDT, un polluant organique persistant, a contaminé le sol pendant des décennies après son interdiction, posant un risque continu pour la faune et potentiellement la santé humaine. environment compound substance science chemistry ecology biology Chat avec IAJeu de vocabulairePratiquer la lecture