For example, the term "DMBA-DNA adduct" in a scientific journal refers to a piece of DNA that has DMBA (7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene) attached to it.
In scientific literature, the term "DMBA-DNA adduct" describes a section of DNA that has been chemically bonded to DMBA (7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene).