Term Name:	pentachlorophenol metabolic process
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