polyaromatic hydrocarbon
polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) One of a range of persistent, toxic compounds that are produced mainly by the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon fuels. Many are carcinogens, mutagens, or both. Those of low molecular weight occur mainly as vapour in the air, those of higher molecular weight as particles in soil or water.
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