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chrysene [′krī ‚sēn] (organic chemistry) C18H12An organic, polynuclear hydrocarbon which when pure gives a bluish fluorescence; a component of short afterglow or luminescent paint. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Variance in rural particulate-phase samples was explained by concentrations of chrysene, pyrene, and fluoranthene, whereas the variance in urban particulate-phase samples was explained by triphenylene, benzo[a]fluorene, and benzo[b]fluorene. Many of the recognized carcinogenic POMs were not detected, including benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), benz[a]anthracene, and chrysene. Dust vacuumed from carpets at each home contained detectable levels of seven potentially carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) including benzo(a)pyrene, chrysene, and benz(a)anthracene. |
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