Definition for Endocrine disruptor

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1. A chemical found in water and soil exposed to pollution runoff that has a molecular structure that in some cases resembles estrogen sufficiently to bind to estrogen receptors.

2. A toxicant agent that interfere with the endocrine (hormone) system.