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They have an typical stability of 15 years in the terrestrial ecosystem, after which they are flushed to the sea where they accumulate. The total stability of these molecules is estimated to be 50-100 years.
 
They have an typical stability of 15 years in the terrestrial ecosystem, after which they are flushed to the sea where they accumulate. The total stability of these molecules is estimated to be 50-100 years.

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{{ Definition|title= DDT |definition= dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)

They have an typical stability of 15 years in the terrestrial ecosystem, after which they are flushed to the sea where they accumulate. The total stability of these molecules is estimated to be 50-100 years.