polychlorinated biphenyl

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polychlorinated biphenyl (plural polychlorinated biphenyls)

  1. (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 now considered persistent organic pollutants.
    Synonym: PCB

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