Polyfluoroalkyl

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any polyfluoro derivative of an alkyl group. especially, in-compounds

    "After research into foam at the Belgian seaside showing a concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – widely used for their waterproofing qualities but difficult to destroy – the Dutch public health institute RIVM measured the coast in Zeeland, north and south Holland in April and August."

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pfa

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"After research into foam at the Belgian seaside showing a concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – widely used for their waterproofing qualities but difficult to destroy – the Dutch public health institute RIVM measured the coast in Zeeland, north and south Holland in April and August."

Etymology

From polyfluoro + alkyl, equivalent to poly- + fluoro- + alkyl.

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