PENTACHLOROPHENOL
\pˈɛntɐklˌɔːɹə͡ʊfənˌɒl], \pˈɛntɐklˌɔːɹəʊfənˌɒl], \p_ˈɛ_n_t_ɐ_k_l_ˌɔː_ɹ_əʊ_f_ə_n_ˌɒ_l]\
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An insecticide and herbicide that has also been used as a wood preservative. Pentachlorphenol is a widespread environmental pollutant. Both chronic and acute pentachlorophenol poisoning are medical concerns. The range of its biological actions is still being actively explored, but it is clearly a potent enzyme inhibitor and has been used as such as an experimental tool.
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Nearby Words
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