The behavior of toxic compounds in the environment.
The generation of toxic and hazardous chemicals in the United States can be considered as one of the nation's healthier growth industries. The vast quantities of compounds generated provide opportunities for human exposure from a variety of both occupational and environmental sources. The solubility, adsorption, evaporation, and movement in the environment of these substances are discussed.
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