Noun
polyfluoroalkyl (plural polyfluoroalkyls)
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any polyfluoro derivative of an alkyl group
PFAS is an acronym for a collection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which were used in a variety of products such as firefighting foam, non-stick cookware and Scotchgard. Source: Internet
The test was to check for precursors to a suite of symptoms health officials link to exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances called PFAS, (also called perfluorinated chemicals, or PFCs). Source: Internet
FAI was alerted Oct. 27, 2017 that concentrations of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) were present in the groundwater at the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training Areas. Source: Internet