Polyhydroxybutyrate — (PHB) is a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a polymer belonging to the polyesters class that was first isolated and characterized in 1925 by French microbiologist Maurice Lemoigne. PHB is produced by micro organisms (like Alcaligenes eutrophus or… … Wikipedia
polyhydroxybutyrate — polyhydroxybuˈtyrate noun A natural polymer which can be used to manufacture fully biodegradable plastic (abbrev PHB) • • • Main Entry: ↑poly … Useful english dictionary
[syndrome] — polyhydroxybutyrate; preventive health behavior; prohibitin … Medical dictionary
PHB — polyhydroxybutyrate; preventive health behavior; prohibitin * * * British Pharmacopoeia … Medical dictionary
PHB — • polyhydroxybutyrate; • preventive health behavior; • prohibitin … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
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PHB — can refer to several things:* Bachelor of Philosophy degree. In English speaking countries, a PhB, (or BPhil,) is often awarded with distinction or honors * Per Hop Behaviour, in the DiffServ world * Pointy Haired Boss, a character from the… … Wikipedia
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