“perfluorooctanoic”

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perfluorooctanoic acid

noun

: a fluorinated carboxylic acid C8HF15O2 that is a member of the PFAS group and that has been used especially for its water and stain resistance (as in carpeting and upholstery), as a surfactant (as in firefighting foam), as a coating for nonstick cookware, and as an emulsifier in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers : PFOA

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