polychlorinated biphenyls

A form of polychlorinated biphenyl — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of polychlorinated biphenyl
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