diphenyl
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of diphenyl
First recorded in 1860–65
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Increased supply of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate from new plants of other companies is also near-term concern.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
In the mid-2000s, one class of chemicals, polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants, were gradually phased out of use due to concerns about their potential toxicity.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2024
The research found the levels of banned PBDEs, or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, in breast milk have declined some 70% over the past two decades.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
Flame retardant chemicals, short-chain chlorinated paraffins and polybrominated diphenyl ethers disrupt endocrine function and negatively affect reproductive health.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 15, 2019
Violet.—Hessian purple, Congo Corinth, heliotrope, Congo violet, diamine violet, Hessian violet, azo violet, benzo violet, violet black, diamine Bordeaux, chlorantine lilac, diphenyl violet, triazol violet, Columbia violet.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
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