polybrominated biphenyl
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of polybrominated biphenyl
1970–75; poly- + brominated ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Mr. Milliken faced a disaster in 1973 when a chemical company accidentally shipped fire retardant containing highly toxic polybrominated biphenyl, or PBB, instead of cattle feed to thousands of farmers.
From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2019
Milliken faced a disaster in 1973 when a chemical company accidentally shipped fire retardant containing highly toxic polybrominated biphenyl, or PBB, instead of cattle feed to thousands of farmers.
From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2019
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