BENZOPYRENE


Meaning of BENZOPYRENE in English

[ ˌbɛnzə(ʊ)'pʌɪri:n ]

(also benzpyrene )

■ noun Chemistry a polycyclic hydrocarbon which is the major carcinogen present in cigarette smoke.

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