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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic halogen compounds
  3. halogenated hydrocarbons
  4. chlorinated hydrocarbons
  5. polychlorinated biphenyls
  6. aroclors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. hydrocarbons
  3. halogenated hydrocarbons
  4. chlorinated hydrocarbons
  5. polychlorinated biphenyls
  6. aroclors

Preferred term

aroclors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Industrial chemicals which have become widespread environmental pollutants. Each aroclor is a mixture of chlorinated biphenyls (1200 series) or chlorinated terphenyls (5400 series) or a combination of both (4400 series).

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/300125

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