TCDD

noun

ˌtē-(ˌ)sē-(ˌ)dē-ˈdē

: a carcinogenic dioxin C₁₂H₄O₂Cl₄ found especially as a contaminant in 2,4,5-T

Etymology

tetra- + chlor- + dibenzo- (containing two benzene rings) + dioxin

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of TCDD was in 1971

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“TCDD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TCDD. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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TCDD

noun

ˌtē-ˌsē-ˌdē-ˈdē

: a carcinogenic dioxin C₁₂H₄O₂Cl₄ found especially as a contaminant in 2,4,5-T

called also 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

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