pbb Meaning & Definition
ˌpē-(ˌ)bē-ˈbē
What Does Pbb Mean?
Pbb is a noun that means polybrominated biphenyl.
Pbb in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌpē-(ˌ)bē-ˈbē/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
Pbb Definition (Noun)
- polybrominated biphenyl
Noun
- any of several compounds that are similar to polychlorinated biphenyls in environmental toxicity and in structure but that have various hydrogen atoms replaced by bromine rather than chlorine
Synonyms of Pbb
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Pbb synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
PBB
PBBs
polybrominated biphenyl
polybrominated biphenyls
Origin of Pbb
poly- + brominated, from past participle of brominate
First Known Use
circa 1975
1975
Pbb Pronunciation
You say pbb as /ˌpē-(ˌ)bē-ˈbē/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (bē).