microconstituents

Definition

(Noun) Sometimes known as "emerging pollutants of concern," microconstituents are chemicals found in a wide array of consumer goods, including pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Some of the microconstituents are considered to be "endocrine disrupters" (compounds such as synthetic estrogen, PCBs, dioxin and some pesticides that may interfere with or modify hormone processes within an organism).