Definitions
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- noun organic chemistry Either of forty-two
isomers of thepolychlorinated biphenyl containing sixchlorine atoms
Etymologies
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hexa- + chloro- + biphenyl
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In particular, the samples contained more persistent compounds like hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 138) and heptachlorobiphenyl (PCB 180).
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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In particular, the samples contained more persistent compounds like hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 138) and heptachlorobiphenyl (PCB 180).
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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In particular, the samples contained more persistent compounds like hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 138) and heptachlorobiphenyl (PCB 180).
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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