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Meaning of polyfluoroalkyl substance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any group of man-made chemicals created for a variety of household and industrial uses.

Examples

“After research into foam at the Belgian seaside showing a concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – widely used for their waterproofing qualities but difficult to destroy – the Dutch public health institute RIVM measured the coast in Zeeland, north and south Holland in April and August.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

polyfluorobenzyl polyfluoroolefin polyfluorophenyl polyfoam polyfoil polyfold

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