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polybrominated biphenyl
[pol-ee-broh-muh-ney-tid bahy-fen-l, ‐-feen-l]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of polybrominated biphenyl1
1970–75; poly- + brominated ( def. )
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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.
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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.
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