1. a colorless crystalline compound consisting of two benzene rings connected by a single bond, used in organic synthesis and as a heat transfer agent
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• Biphenyl is commonly used as a heat transfer fluid in industrial applications.
• The chemist synthesized several biphenyl derivatives for the research project.
• Biphenyl compounds are found in some pesticides and preservatives.
• The laboratory analyzed the biphenyl content in the environmental samples.
• Polychlorinated biphenyls are toxic compounds derived from biphenyl.
• The organic chemistry textbook explained the structure of biphenyl molecules.