polychlorinated naphthalene

English

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌpoʊliˌklɔrəˌneɪtəd ˌnæfˈθæliːn/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌpɒlɪˌklɔːrɪneɪtɪd ˌnæfˈθæliːn/

Noun

polychlorinated naphthalene (plural polychlorinated naphthalenes) (abbreviation PCN)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of a range of compounds manufactured by treating naphthalene with chlorine; they have a variety of properties and uses.
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