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TEL is a potent neurotoxin. Decades of its use released millions of tons of lead into the atmosphere, which was later linked to millions of excess deaths, significant IQ loss in children, and increased crime rates.
1. Tetraethyllead (TEL): The Rise and Fall of Leaded Gasoline TEL is a potent neurotoxin
In biology and medicine, "tel-" (from the Greek telos , meaning "end") refers to telomeres , the protective caps at the ends of linear chromosomes. Corporate Summary - Tokyo Electron Ltd. significant IQ loss in children