Chlorinated dibenzofurans

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004889",
  "term": "Chlorinated dibenzofurans",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Chlorinated Dibenzofurans",
  "definition": "A family of 135 individual compounds with varying harmful health and environmental effects. CDFs typically are released to the environment through the incineration of municipal and industrial waste, accidental combustion of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and the manufacture of certain metals and paper products.",
  "abbreviation": "CDFs",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "America's Children and the Environment Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/chlorinated-dibenzofurans/"
}