polychlorinated biphenyl
polychlorinated biphenyl · polychlorinated biphenyls
Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds formed by the chlorination of the…Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds formed by the chlorination of the hydrocarbon biphenyl; they have many industrial applications but are now considered persistent organic pollutants.
UK/ˌpɒlɪˌklɔːrɪneɪtɪd ˈbaɪfənɪl/US/ˌpoʊliˌklɔrəˌneɪtəd ˈbaɪfənɪl/
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a class of aromatic organic compounds formed by the chlorination of the hydrocarbon biphenyl; they have many industrial applications but are now considered persistent organic pollutants.
Translations
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plural: polychlorinated biphenyls| Singular | polychlorinated biphenyl |
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Synonyms
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