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PBB

noun
\ˌpē-(ˌ)bē-ˈbē \

Definition of PBB 

: polybrominated biphenyl

First Known Use of PBB

circa 1975, in the meaning defined above

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PBB

noun
\ˌpē-ˌbē-ˈbē \

Medical Definition of PBB 

: polybrominated biphenyl

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