โ™ป๏ธap environmental science review

HCB (hexachlorobenzene)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

HCB, or hexachlorobenzene, is a persistent organic pollutant that is formed as a byproduct of various industrial processes. It is highly toxic and can bioaccumulate in the environment.

"HCB (hexachlorobenzene)" also found in:

2,589 studying โ†’