Diphenyl ethers are a chemical compound made up of two benzene rings connected by an oxygen atom. It is commonly used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, plastics, and pesticides. Full definition
Non-organic crib mattresses may contain materials that include vinyl, flame retardants — also referred to as polybrominated diphenyl ethers — polyurethane foam and latex. (howtoadult.com)
Tadpoles of northern leopard frogs were exposed to polybrominated diphenyl ethers in their food from the time they could swim until they turned into frogs. (scientificamerican.com)
They analyzed the creatures» eggs and found a variety of forms of chemicals known as brominated diphenyl ethers (BDEs), which are widely used as flame retardants. (scientificamerican.com)