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General Information
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| Term |
dibenzo-p-dioxin metabolic process |
ID (Ontology) |
GO:0018894 (Gene Ontology) |
| Definition |
The chemical reactions and pathways involving dibenzo-p-dioxin, a substance composed of two benzene rings linked by two ether bonds. Dibenzo-p-dioxins are generated as by-products in the manufacturing of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, paper pulp bleaching, and in incineration, and can accumulate in milk and throughout the food chain, creating significant health concern. |
| Also Known As |
"dibenzo-p-dioxin metabolism" ; "oxanthrene metabolic process" ; "oxanthrene metabolism" (for all, see Synonyms field below) |
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