noun
- Plural of benzoapyrene; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) formed by incomplete combustion of organic matter, known to be carcinogenic.
Usage: chemistry; environmental science; technical term
Examples
- Benzoapyrenes are commonly found in cigarette smoke and vehicle exhaust.
- The study measured benzoapyrenes in air samples collected near the highway.
- Grilled and smoked foods can contain trace amounts of benzoapyrenes.
- Environmental regulations limit benzoapyrenes emissions from industrial facilities.
- Researchers are investigating the health effects of long-term exposure to benzoapyrenes.
- Benzoapyrenes accumulate in fatty tissues and can persist in the body for extended periods.