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- noun organic chemistry Either of two isomeric
tetracyclic aromatic hydrocarbons formed by the fusion of abenzene ring withanthracene
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By using a known carcinogen, dimethyl benzanthracene, the researchers also determined that mice that harbor the variant are more susceptible to an environmental challenge than those that don't.
THE MEDICAL NEWS 2009
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However, because of its lower combustibility it contains 50% more carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including naphthalene, benzanthracene, and benzopyrene, than tobacco smoke. "
Impact Lab 2009
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