Polychlorinated Biphenyl Definition
pŏlē-klôrə-nātĭd
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(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.
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polychlorinated biphenyl
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