polychlorinated naphthalene

English

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌpoʊliˌklɔrəˌneɪtəd ˌnæfˈθæliːn/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌpɒlɪˌklɔːrɪneɪtɪd ˌnæfˈθæliːn/

Noun

polychlorinated naphthalene (plural polychlorinated naphthalenes) (abbreviation PCN)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of a range of compounds manufactured by treating naphthalene with chlorine; they have a variety of properties and uses.