polychlorinated biphenyl
Meaning
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.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌpoʊliˌklɔrəˌneɪtəd ˈbaɪfənɪl/
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