Complete Definition of "polychlorinated biphenyl"

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en-noun|sg=polychlorinated biphenyl (abbreviation PCB)

#organic chemistry 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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