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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens technique
Group of more than 100 different organic compounds consisting of several benzene rings. Some of them are persistent and carcinogenic. The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, better known by the acronym PAH, are generally formed during the incomplete combustion of coal, oil, gas, waste or other organic substances.
Source
According to Rhine-Meuse Water Agency
Thématiques associées
Chemistry, Industry, Substance and pollutant.
Translations
Hydrocarbure aromatique polycyclique [fr], Hidrocarburo aromático policíclico [es].
Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.