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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

"group of organic compounds used in the manufacture of plastics, as lubricants, and dielectric fluids in transformers, in protective coating for wood, metal and concrete, and in adhesives, wire coating and so forth. "

Source: United Nations, Glossary of Environment Statistics

   
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