Polychlorinated
adj
adj ·6 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having many hydrogen atoms replaced by chlorine. not-comparable
"Another environmental factor thought to be affecting some coastal birds, although comparatively little is yet known about its extent or origin, is the presence of marine pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and toxic heavy metals."
Example
More examples"Another environmental factor thought to be affecting some coastal birds, although comparatively little is yet known about its extent or origin, is the presence of marine pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and toxic heavy metals."
Etymology
From poly- + chlorinated.
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