English word perfluorooctanoic acid comes from English perfluoro
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| perfluoro | English (eng) | (chemistry, in combination) Describing any compound or radical in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorine. |
| perfluorooctanoic acid | English (eng) | (chemistry) A synthetic, stable perfluorinated carboxylic acid and fluorosurfactant with industrial applications, a toxicant and carcinogen in animals, persistent in the environment and associated with infertility. |