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Thesaurus
atrazine
Definition

Herbicide belonging to the triazine group, widely employed and particularly in maize crops. It is highly toxic for phytoplancton and freshwater algae and, being highly soluble in water, it easily contaminates aquifers.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/11713