pfas

[US]/piː ɛf eɪ ɛs/
[UK]/pi ɛf eɪ ɛs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

abbr.personal fall arrest system; performic acid-Schiff reaction

Example Sentences

scientists are investigating the long-term health effects of pfas exposure.

the local water supply was contaminated with toxic pfas chemicals.

many manufacturers are phasing out pfas due to environmental regulations.

pfas are often called forever chemicals because they do not degrade naturally.

firefighting foam is a major source of pfas groundwater pollution.

new guidelines propose stricter limits for pfas in drinking water.

consumer reports found high levels of pfas in some food packaging.

cleaning up pfas contaminated sites requires advanced filtration technology.

the epa is developing a comprehensive strategy to regulate pfas substances.

high concentrations of pfas have been linked to various cancers.

non-stick cookware has historically been a source of household pfas exposure.

laboratory tests are necessary to detect trace amounts of pfas in soil.

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