Chlorinated Ring Carcinogen

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Chlorinated Ring Carcinogen Definition

A cancer causing cyclic compound in which one or more hydrogen atoms attached to the cyclic carbon atoms are substituted for chloride atoms. Many of which are pesticides. (NCI05)

Chlorinated Ring Carcinogen Synonyms

Terms in Chlorinated Ring Carcinogen category

Chlordecone
Chlorendic Acid
Lindane
Mirex
a-Hexachlorocyclohexane
b-Hexachlorocyclohexane