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PCBs

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"