Definition(s)
The capacity of a substance to remain chemically stable. This is an important factor in estimating the environmental effects of substances discharged into the environment. Certain toxic substances (e.g., cyanides) have a low persistence, whereas other less immediately toxic substances (e.g., many organochlorines) have a high persistence and may therefore produce more serious effects. (Source: GEMET/ALL)
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persistency
French
persistance
Ruso
стойкость
Chino, simplificado
持久性
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with persistencia
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Convenio de Basilea | 1 document |
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Convenio de Estocolmo | 2 decisions48 documents |

