polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon


polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

noun

Definition of POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBON

: any of a class of hydrocarbon molecules that have multiple carbon rings, and that include carcinogenic substances and environmental pollutants —abbreviation PAH

First Known Use of POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBON

1951

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