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* [[Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds]], a diverse range of chemical compounds which are known to exhibit “dioxin-like” toxicity |
* [[Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds]], a diverse range of chemical compounds which are known to exhibit “dioxin-like” toxicity |
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In chemistry, a ''dioxin'' is a [[Heterocyclic#6-Membered rings|heterocyclic 6-membered ring]], where 2 carbon atoms have been |
In chemistry, a ''dioxin'' is a [[Heterocyclic#6-Membered rings|heterocyclic 6-membered ring]], where 2 carbon atoms have been replaced by oxygen atoms: |
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* [[1,2-Dioxin]] |
* [[1,2-Dioxin]] |
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Revision as of 18:22, 27 September 2012
Dioxin is commonly used to refer to :
- Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, a diverse range of chemical compounds which are known to exhibit “dioxin-like” toxicity
In chemistry, a dioxin is a heterocyclic 6-membered ring, where 2 carbon atoms have been replaced by oxygen atoms:
See also
- Dioxane
- Digoxin
- 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin, a contaminant of Agent Orange
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