(organic chemistry, uncountable) A colourless solid hydrocarbon, C₁₂H₁₀, consisting of two benzene rings linked together by a single bond

plural of biphenyl

(organic chemistry) Derived from biphenyl

(organic chemistry) Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds formed by the chlorination of the hydrocarbon biphenyl; they have many industrial applications but are now considered persistent organic pollutants.

plural of polychlorinated biphenyl

(chemistry) Any of a class of stable organic compounds obtained by the bromination of biphenyl; they have many industrial applications, but are hazardous pollutants

plural of polybrominated biphenyl

(organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon formed from two benzene rings joined by two adjacent single bonds; any derivative of this compound

plural of biphenylene