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Meanings of polychlorinated biphenyl in English

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полихлорированные дифенилы
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pcbs
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pcbs
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bpc

Any chemical compound from a series of congeners based on biphenyl skeleton, differing from other compounds of this group by a number and position of chlorine atoms.

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Examples for "pcb"
Examples for "pcb"
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A notice had been pinned up across the road, saying: Disband PCB.
The Guardian
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This study provides evidence that prenatal exposure to PCBs may affect growth.
Pubmed
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The results indicated that PCBs in the fetuses came from the mothers.
Pubmed
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PCB exposure was also not associated with self-reported physician-diagnosed benign breast disease.
Pubmed
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We take the bare PCB, apply solder paste, and assemble the parts.
Wired
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This study provides evidence that prenatal exposure to PCBs may affect growth.
Pubmed
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The results indicated that PCBs in the fetuses came from the mothers.
Pubmed
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PCBs have the potential to be emitted from paint containing these pigments.
Pubmed
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Osborne appears unlikely to go as far as the PCBS wants.
Reuters
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Populated PCBs account for roughly half of a typical smartphone's cost.
Reuters
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The effect of Aroclor 1254 and the ameliorative effect of Vitamin C and E on Sertoli cell function were studied in adult male rats.
Pubmed
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Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls impairs cognition and behavior in children.
Pubmed
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Addresses the production, importation, use, and disposal of specific chemicals including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, radon, and lead-based paint.
The story of stuff
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There's an analogy, Steve McGrath says, to what happens with PCBs-thepolychlorinated biphenyls once used in plastics, pesticides, solvents, photocopying paper, and hydraulic fluids.
The world without us
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Experimental literature suggests that polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) alter thyroid function however studies of non-occupational or acute exposures in human populations have presented equivocal results.
Pubmed
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Skull BMD of the Baltic seals was positively correlated with the historical polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) contamination having potential effects on the constitution of bones.
Pubmed
Usage of polychlorinated biphenyl in English
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Millions of pounds of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds have been produced in multiple countries for industrial applications over the last several decades.
Pubmed
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Quantitative measurement of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) isomers by response factor calibration (RFC) is evaluated with gas chromatography and the Hall electrolytic conductivity detector.
Pubmed