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dioxin

/ˌdaɪˈɑːksən/ American
  • n. 二噁英
Definition
  • n. a highly poisonous chemical produced as a by-product of industrial processes
Example
The factory accidentally released dioxin into the nearby river.
这家工厂意外地将二噁英排放到附近的河流中。