Polyfluoroalkyl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyfluoroalkyl is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any polyfluoro derivative of an alkyl group.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any polyfluoro derivative of an alkyl group.
Example Sentences
After research into foam at the Belgian seaside showing a concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – widely used for their waterproofing qualities but difficult to destroy – the Dutch public health institute RIVM measured the coast in Zeeland, north and south Holland in April and August.
Word Forms
- polyfluoroalkyls
- polyfluoralkyl
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyfluoralkyl, perfluoroalkyl, polyfluorophenyl, perfluoralkyl, difluoroalkyl, perfluoroaryl.
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