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单词 polybrominated biphenyl
释义

polybrominated biphenyl

noun

poly·​bro·​mi·​nat·​ed biphenyl ˌpä-lē-ˈbrō-mə-ˌnā-təd- How to pronounce polybrominated biphenyl (audio)
: any of several compounds that are similar to polychlorinated biphenyls in environmental toxicity and in structure but that have various hydrogen atoms replaced by bromine rather than chlorine

called also PBB

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Milliken faced a disaster in 1973 when a chemical company accidentally shipped fire retardant containing highly toxic polybrominated biphenyl, or PBB, instead of cattle feed to thousands of farmers. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2019

Word History

Etymology

poly- + brominated, from past participle of brominate

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

polybrominated biphenyl

noun

poly·​bro·​mi·​nat·​ed biphenyl ˌpäl-i-ˈbrō-mə-ˌnāt-əd- How to pronounce polybrominated biphenyl (audio)
: any of several compounds that are similar to polychlorinated biphenyls in environmental toxicity and in structure except that various hydrogen atoms are replaced by bromine rather than chlorine

called also PBB

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