Meaning of the word dioxin in English

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dioxin

US /daɪˈɑːk.sɪn/
UK /daɪˈɒk.sɪn/
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Noun

a highly toxic compound produced as a byproduct in some manufacturing processes, notably herbicide production and paper bleaching

Example:
The factory was closed due to high levels of dioxin in the soil.
Exposure to dioxin can cause serious health problems.