Toxic Inorganic Chemicals

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028376",
  "term": "Toxic Inorganic Chemicals",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Toxic Inorganic Chemicals refer to a wide range of pollutants including metals, fire retardants, cyanide, and perchlorate (used in rocket fuel) that can be poisonous to aquatic life and people. Industrial or wastewater discharges, mining, landfills, and air deposition of car exhaust and energy production can contribute to increased levels of toxic inorganic chemicals in waterways.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "How's My Waterway Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/toxic-inorganic-chemicals/"
}