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forever chemicals
[ fawr-ev-er kem-i-kuhlz, fer- ]
plural noun
- long-lasting chemicals, including PFAS and hydrofluorocarbons, used in the manufacture of common household items such as refrigerators, nonstick cookware, and flame-resistant furniture, that remain in the environment because they break down very slowly, and subsequently accumulate within animals and people. biological accumulation ( def ).
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of forever chemicals1
Example Sentences
Residents who were exposed to "forever chemicals" in Jersey should be offered treatments such as bloodletting to reduce levels of contamination in their bodies, doctors and scientists have advised the island's government.
The toxic waste cleared from the Bhopal factory included five types of hazardous materials - including pesticide residue and "forever chemicals" left from its manufacturing process.
The toxic waste cleared from the factory this week included five types of hazardous materials - including pesticide residue and "forever chemicals" left from its manufacturing process.
At least 45 percent of U.S. tap water is estimated to contain one or more types of the forever chemicals according to the U.S.
There may soon be a gentler—and cheaper—way to destroy persistent and dangerous “forever chemicals.â€
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