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Meanings of polychlorinated biphenyls 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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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
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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
Usage of polychlorinated biphenyls in English
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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.
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The previously reported elevation in NHL risk associated with exposures to termite treatment and polychlorinated biphenyls were restricted to individuals who did not possess HLA-DRB1*01:01.
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Polychlorinated biphenyls are environmental pollutants that are toxic to many biological systems.
Pubmed