biphenyls
/baɪˈfɛnəlz/
noun
- A class of organic chemical compounds consisting of two benzene rings linked together, often used in industrial applications and sometimes as environmental pollutants.
- The factory was fined for releasing biphenyls into the river.
- Scientists study biphenyls to understand their effects on human health.
- Certain biphenyls are used in the production of plastics and dyes.