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Polychlorinated Biphenyls  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Industrial products consisting of a mixture of chlorinated biphenyl congeners and isomers. These compounds are highly lipophilic and tend to accumulate in fat stores of animals. Many of these compounds are considered toxic and potential environmental pollutants.

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Entry terms

  • DFC2HB4I0K
  • PCBs
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyl
  • Polychlorobiphenyl Compounds

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In other languages

  • French

  • Biphényles polychlorés
  • DFC2HB4I0K
  • PCB (Polychlorobiphényles)
  • Polychloro-biphényles

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-ZKRKT6HD-Q

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