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pollution > pollution type > chemical pollution

Preferred term

chemical pollution  

Definition

  • Pollution caused by substances of chemical nature, including chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, metals as mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, etc.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1319

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