PFAS
noun [ plural ] uk/ˌpiː.efˈeɪz/ us/ˌpiː.efˈeɪz/
全氟及多氟烷基物质（per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances的缩写）
abbreviation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: artificial chemicals that are used to make many different products, that stay in the environment for a long time and are harmful to the health of people and animals
People can be exposed to low levels of PFAS through food. 人们可以通过食物接触到低水平的PFAS。
The foams once used in firefighting training contained harmful chemicals known as PFAS. 曾经用于消防训练的泡沫含有被称为PFAS的有害化学物质。
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- Environmental groups urged emergency action to address drinking water contamination due to PFAS.
- Manufacturers have agreed to stop using two forms of PFAS in the US.
- PFAS chemicals can lead to serious adverse health outcomes in humans.