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Record 1 2020-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Pollutants
CONT

PBDEs [polybrominated diphenyl ethers] are a group of synthetic contaminants that are used as flame retardants in a range of products including many electronic and household items.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Agents de pollution
CONT

Les PBDE [polybromodiphényléthers] sont un groupe de contaminants synthétiques qui sont utilisés comme retardateurs de flamme dans toute une gamme de produits, y compris de nombreux articles électroniques et domestiques.

Spanish

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