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| PCBs
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| Pronunciation: | pE-sE-bEs |
| Definition : | polychlorinated biphenyls; chemical compounds that are a by-product of many industrial processes |
| Facts: |
There are no known natural sources of PCBs. PCBs are known to cause cancer in animals. |
| References: | Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: "ToxFAQs: PCBs" |