polychlorinated naphthalene en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpoʊliˌklɔrəˌneɪtəd ˌnæfˈθæliːn/ (US)
- /ˌpɒlɪˌklɔːrɪneɪtɪd ˌnæfˈθæliːn/ (UK)
Meanings
- Any of a range of compounds manufactured by treating naphthalene with chlorine; they have a variety of properties and uses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polychlorinated naphthalenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| PCN | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |