polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
Any of a class of organic compounds composed of multiple aromatic rings, many of which…Any of a class of organic compounds composed of multiple aromatic rings, many of which are found in coal and in oil deposits, and are produced by the combustion of organic matter.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a class of organic compounds composed of multiple aromatic rings, many of which are found in coal and in oil deposits, and are produced by the combustion of organic matter.
Examples
1 sentencesThe smoke from barbeque grills is said to contain toxic and cancer-causing chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or PAHs.
Translations
2 languagesForms
plural: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons| Singular | polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsSee also
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