Example Sentences

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They’re not only installing stinking new poles saturated with carcinogenic, persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic creosote in our neighborhoods, but also doubling the number of poles.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2021

And the bill would require EPA to take tougher action on persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals, and ensure that chemicals are safe for vulnerable groups such as infants, seniors, and chemical workers.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 8, 2016

However, Zoeller cautioned that "because BPA is not bioaccumulative, it is very difficult to get a good sense of what exposure is."

From Scientific American • Oct. 4, 2012