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diphenyl

[ dahy-fen-l, -feen-l ]

noun

, Chemistry.


diphenyl

/ daɪˈfiːnaɪl; -ˈfɛnɪl; -nɪl /

noun

  1. another name for biphenyl
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diphenyl1

First recorded in 1860–65
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Example Sentences

In the mid-2000s, one class of chemicals, polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants, were gradually phased out of use due to concerns about their potential toxicity.

The research found the levels of banned PBDEs, or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, in breast milk have declined some 70% over the past two decades.

The plant was expected to take in shipments of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, or MDI, from China.

Flame retardant chemicals, short-chain chlorinated paraffins and polybrominated diphenyl ethers disrupt endocrine function and negatively affect reproductive health.

They fed pregnant female mice low doses of BPA, BPS, diphenyl sulfone, or a placebo.

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