chlordane
type: Concept
broader: chlorinated hydrocarbons

chlorinated hydrocarbons
type: Concept
broader: pollution
broader: climatology
definition: Chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHCs) are a group of organic molecules that consist of chlorine, carbon, and hydrogen atoms. While some CHCs occur naturally, many of these compounds are synthesized for industrial purposes or are formed as disinfection by-products (DBPs). [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Chlorinated Hydrocarbons]
narrower: methyl chloride
narrower: kepone
narrower: chloroform
narrower: chlordane

chloroform
type: Concept
broader: chlorinated hydrocarbons

climatology
type: Concept
narrower: chlorinated hydrocarbons

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: chlorinated hydrocarbons

kepone
type: Concept
broader: chlorinated hydrocarbons

methyl chloride
type: Concept
broader: chlorinated hydrocarbons

pollution
type: Concept
narrower: chlorinated hydrocarbons