polybrominated biphenyl

[ pol-ee-broh-muh-ney-tid bahy-fen-l, ‐-feen-l ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. PBB.

Word History and Origins

Origin of polybrominated biphenyl¹

1970–75; poly- + brominated ( def )

Example Sentences

Mr. Milliken faced a disaster in 1973 when a chemical company accidentally shipped fire retardant containing highly toxic polybrominated biphenyl, or PBB, instead of cattle feed to thousands of farmers.

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Milliken faced a disaster in 1973 when a chemical company accidentally shipped fire retardant containing highly toxic polybrominated biphenyl, or PBB, instead of cattle feed to thousands of farmers.

From Washington Times