GEMET
General
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Environmental
Thesaurus
toxic waste
Definition

Refuse posing a significant hazard to the environment or to human health when improperly handled; includes carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic or phytotoxic wastes, or wastes harmful to aquatic species, or poisonous wastes.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/8547