polychlorinated biphenyl

English

Noun

polychlorinated biphenyl (plural polychlorinated biphenyls) (abbreviation PCB)

(organic chemistry) Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds formed by the chlorination of the hydrocarbon biphenyl; they have many industrial applications but are damaging to the environment.

Translations

PCB

Spanish: policlorobifenilo

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