polybrominated biphenyl

American

[pol-ee-broh-muh-nay-tid bahy-fen-l, -feen-l] / ˌpɒl iˈbroʊ məˌneɪ tɪd baɪˈfɛn l, -ˈfin l /

noun

Chemistry.

PBB.

Etymology

Origin of polybrominated biphenyl

1970–75; poly- + brominated ( def. )

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polybrominated biphenyl

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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