polybrominated biphenyl

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polybrominated biphenyl (plural polybrominated biphenyls) (Abbreviated as: PBB)

  1. (chemistry) Any of a class of stable organic compounds obtained by the bromination of biphenyl; they have many industrial applications, but are hazardous pollutants