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No. 7,470 in French

pfas

"PFAS" are synthetic chemical compounds known as "per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances."

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  • Les PFAS sont des substances chimiques persistantes dans l'environnement.

    PFAS are persistent chemical substances in the environment.

    In this sentence, 'PFAS' is used as a noun referring to specific chemical compounds, emphasizing their persistence in the environment.

  • Le gouvernement étudie les impacts des PFAS sur la santé publique.

    The government is studying the impacts of PFAS on public health.

    Here, 'PFAS' is discussed in the context of their effects on human health, focusing on their implications for safety and regulation.

  • Les produits contenant des PFAS doivent être réglementés pour réduire les risques.

    Products containing PFAS must be regulated to reduce risks.

    In this example, 'PFAS' appears in context of products containing them, highlighting the need for regulation and risk management.

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