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polyfluorinated

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  • adjective organic chemistry fluorinated with many fluorine atoms

Etymologies

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poly- +‎ fluorinated

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Examples

  • The polyfluorinated compounds PFCs are a group of chemicals that build up in the body over time, and can take years for the body to metabolize and eliminate.

    Forbes.com: News Mother Nature Network 2012

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