dioxin
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++di·ox·in /daɪˈɒksɪn $ -ˈɑːk-/ noun [countable, uncountable] HCHBPHCa very poisonous chemical used in industry and farming 二英〔一种剧毒的化学物质〕
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dioxin• The potent chemical dioxin was found in some fish.• And why is it that evil movie fishermen always dump dioxin into the ocean?• Is dioxin something these guys just keep on hand for moments when they are feeling ugly?• The heat also produced up to a kilogram of lethal dioxin, some of which still contaminates the surrounding area.• Milk contaminated Scientists are stepping up tests to find the source of dioxin contamination which has brought financial ruin to two farmers.• He can then arm an arsenal of microorganisms with an inherited lust for a variety of dioxin compounds.• Tests on animals have shown that dioxin can cause these maladies.Origin dioxin (1900-2000) di- + ox- (as in oxygen)di·ox·in nounChineseSyllable
industry and poisonous chemical used in Corpus a very
dioxin
di‧ox‧in /daɪˈɒksən, daɪˈɒksɪn $ -ˈɑːk-/
noun [uncountable and countable]
di‧ox‧in /daɪˈɒksən, daɪˈɒksɪn $ -ˈɑːk-/
noun [uncountable and countable] Date: 1900-2000
Origin: di- + ox- (as in oxygen)
a very poisonous chemical used in industry and farming
Origin: di- + ox- (as in oxygen)