PCB

abbreviation for

1. Chemistry. polychlorinated biphenyl: any of a family of highly toxic chemical compounds consisting of two benzene rings in which chlorine takes the place of two or more hydrogen atoms: known to cause skin diseases and suspected of causing birth defects and cancer.
2. Electronics. printed circuit board ( def ).

PCB

abbreviation for

1. polychlorinated biphenyl

PCB

/ pē′sē-bē′ /

1. Short for polychlorinated biphenyl. Any of a family of very stable industrial compounds used as lubricants, heat-transfer fluids, and plasticizers. The manufacture and use of PCBs has been restricted since the 1970s because they are very harmful to the environment, being especially deadly to fish and invertebrates, and stay in the food chain for many years.

Example Sentences

And, on Friday, chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the PCB is not prepared to accept a hybrid solution.

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"The PCB has forwarded that email to the government of Pakistan for their advice and guidance."

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The ICC has not responded directly to the PCB statement but is in discussions with Pakistan and the other seven competing nations over a schedule.

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"Sports should stay above politics and cricket should not be sacrificed at the altar of politics," said PCB chair Naqvi.

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The Indian media are reporting it, but no formal communication has reached the PCB.

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