Dioxins are also known as polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs). The molecules are most commonly known as environmental pollutants.
Dioxin
From Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com
There are actually several molecules called 'dioxin'. This is 2,3,7,8- tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin.
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