PFAS
A perfluoroalkyl substanceAcronym of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance (“a type of environmental pollutant”).: A perfluoroalkyl substance
/ˈpiːfæs/
Meaning
2 sensesAcronym of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance (“a type of environmental pollutant”).
(countable, uncountable)A perfluoroalkyl substance
(countable, uncountable)A polyfluoroalkyl substance
Forms
plural: PFAS / PFASsSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable