noun
per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; PFAS
Chemistry term for a group of synthetic organofluorine compounds. Often discussed in environmental and health contexts.
PFASは環境中で分解されにくいため、「永遠の化学物質」と呼ばれることがある。
PFAS are sometimes called 'forever chemicals' because they are hard to break down in the environment.
noun
pollen-food allergy syndrome; PFAS
Medical term for an allergic reaction to certain raw fruits, vegetables, or nuts in people with pollen allergies. Less common than the chemical sense.
花粉症の患者の中には、特定の果物を食べると口の中がかゆくなるPFASを発症する人もいる。
Some hay fever patients develop PFAS, where eating certain fruits makes their mouth itch.