Biphenyls

/baɪˈfɛnɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of biphenyl; multiple chemical compounds each consisting of two benzene rings joined together.

Etymology

Simple plural form of 'biphenyl.' The singular form originated in 19th-century chemistry nomenclature.

Kelly Says

PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are a famous group of biphenyls that were widely used in electrical equipment until they were banned because they accumulated in the environment and in animal tissues.

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