Fluoranthene

/ˌfluːərænˈθiːn/ noun

Definition

A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon containing fluorine, found in coal tar and combustion products.

Etymology

From fluor- + anthene (aromatic compound). Despite the 'fluor-' prefix, this is actually a naturally occurring polyaromatic compound formed during incomplete combustion.

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Fluoranthene is a pollutant that appears in urban air from car exhaust and coal burning, and scientists study it as an indicator of air pollution and human health risks.

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