Term Name:	pentachlorophenol catabolic process
Synonyms:	pentachlorophenol breakdown, pentachlorophenol catabolism, pentachlorophenol degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of 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:0019338]    QuickGO    AmiGO