Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-021557
1. Synonymous with polyaromatic hydrocarbon.
2. A petroleum or coal combustion by-product often associated with elevated levels of tumors in fish.
3. synonymous with polyaromatic hydrocarbon. Designated PNA.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-021557 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Water |
| Abbreviation | PNA |
| Synonyms | PAH |
| References | Underground Storage Tank Sites Guide Glossary; Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) Glossary; Glossary of Technical Terms: Office of Underground Storage Tanks |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-021557",
"term": "Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. Synonymous with polyaromatic hydrocarbon.\n\n2. A petroleum or coal combustion by-product often associated with elevated levels of tumors in fish.\n\n3. synonymous with polyaromatic hydrocarbon. Designated PNA.",
"abbreviation": "PNA",
"synonyms": [
"PAH"
],
"subject": "Water",
"references": [
"Underground Storage Tank Sites Guide Glossary",
"Lake Erie Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) Glossary",
"Glossary of Technical Terms: Office of Underground Storage Tanks"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/polynuclear-aromatic-hydrocarbon/"
}
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