"perfluorooctanesulfonic acid" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (organic chemistry) A synthetic fluorosurfactant and persistent organic pollutant. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: perfluorooctane sulfonate, PFOS
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