Term Name: | pentachlorophenol metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | PCP metabolic process, PCP metabolism, pentachlorophenol metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving pentachlorophenol, a chlorinated insecticide and fungicide used primarily to protect timber from fungal rot and wood boring insects. Pentachlorophenol is significantly toxic to mammals, plants, and many microorganisms. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0018961] QuickGO AmiGO |