Name: PCB;
Polychlorinated biphenyl; PCB; C12H10−xClx
Chemistry: organic chlorine compound; similarity with dioxin.
Use: dielectric, coolant fluids in electrical apparatus, carbonless copy paper, heat transfer fluids.
Culture: environmental toxicity, persistent organic pollutant, carcinogens, contaminations of food supplies; endocrine disruption, blocking thyroid, neurotoxicity.