PBT
ˌpiːbiːˈtiː
Definition

Definition of PBT - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: preliminary breath testTECH.test for alcohol in breath before arrestTECH.
  • The officer gave him a PBT at the scene.
breathalyzer
2.
acr: Persistent Bioaccumulative and ToxicTECH.chemical that stays long, builds up, and harms living thingsTECH.
  • PBT chemicals are dangerous for the environment.
3.
acr: Paper-Based TestRaretest taken using paper and pen instead of computerRare
  • The final exam will be a PBT.

Abbreviation

1.
abr: Polybutylene TerephthalateTECH.strong plastic used for making parts and containersTECH.
  • PBT is often used in car parts.
thermoplastic
2.
abr: Polybrominated TerphenylsTECH.chemical compound used as a flame retardantTECH.
  • PBT is added to plastics for safety.
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Examples of PBT in a sentence

  • The PBT showed a high alcohol level.
  • The factory released several PBT substances.
  • Regulations limit the use of PBT in products.
  • Students prefer PBTs over online exams.
  • The PBT results were posted yesterday.
  • PBT is chosen for its durability.

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  1. French:test d'alcoolémie, PBT, ...
  2. German:PBT, ...
  3. Italian:PBT, Test su Carta, ...
  4. Spanish:PBA, PBT, ...
  5. Portuguese:TAS, persistente, bioacumulativo e tóxico, ...
  6. Chinese:PBT, 聚对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯, ...
  7. Japanese:アルコール検知器, PBT, ...
  8. Arabic:اختبار التنفس الأولي, بوليبوتيلين تيريفتالات, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּדִיקַת נְשִיפָה, פִּיבִּיטִי, ...
  10. Russian:ПТД, полибутилен терефталат, ...
  11. Ukrainian:попередній тест на алкоголь у видихуваному повітрі, PBT, ...
  12. Hindi:पीबीटी, पॉलीब्यूटिलीन टेरेफ्थेलेट, ...

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