PCB

American  

abbreviation

1. Chemistry. polychlorinated biphenyl: any of a family of highly toxic chemical compounds consisting of two benzene rings in which chlorine takes the place of two or more hydrogen atoms: known to cause skin diseases and suspected of causing birth defects and cancer.

2. Electronics. printed circuit board.

---

PCB British  

abbreviation

1. polychlorinated biphenyl

---

PCB Scientific  

/ pē′sē-bē′ /

1. Short for polychlorinated biphenyl. Any of a family of very stable industrial compounds used as lubricants, heat-transfer fluids, and plasticizers. The manufacture and use of PCBs has been restricted since the 1970s because they are very harmful to the environment, being especially deadly to fish and invertebrates, and stay in the food chain for many years.

---

Example Sentences

"Shadab is included in the squad after he regained full fitness for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka in Dambulla on 7, 9 and 11 January," said a PCB release.

From Barron's

"Zimbabwe Cricket has accepted our invitation to participate in a T20I tri-series which will be played as per schedule," said a PCB release.

From Barron's

Following the two matches in Rawalpindi, the action will shift to Lahore, which will stage the remaining five matches, including the final, said the PCB.

From Barron's

Pakistan will also play at a neutral venue in any event hosted by India until 2027, as per the agreement between the Board of Control for Cricket, PCB and ICC.

From BBC

Current PCB materials are practically unbeatable in terms of robustness, and they are the benchmark for current rules regarding electronic components, Kleeman notes.

From Science Magazine

Related Words

• microchip
• motherboard