Meaning of biphenyl | Babel Free
Definitions
- A colourless solid hydrocarbon, C₁₂H₁₀, consisting of two benzene rings linked together by a single bond.
- Any substituted or otherwise altered version of biphenyl, such as PCBs.
Examples
“halogenated biphenyls”
“Another environmental factor thought to be affecting some coastal birds, although comparatively little is yet known about its extent or origin, is the presence of marine pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and toxic heavy metals.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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