PCBs

PCBs
(Polychloronated Biphenyls)
  A group of organic compounds used in the manufacture of plastics and formerly used as a coolant in electric transformers. In the environment, PCBs are highly toxic to aquatic life. They persist in the environment for long periods of time and are biologically accumulative.
  California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms

Energy terms . 2014.

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