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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Singular:
polychlorinated biphenyl
Plural:
polychlorinated-biphenyls

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