bisphenol A
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bisphenol A
- /ˌbɪs.fiː.nɒl ˈeɪ/ UK
- /bɪsˌfi.noʊl ˈeɪ/ US
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From bis- + phenol.
noun BPA
- An industrial chemical compound diphenol 4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane (C₁₅H₁₆O₂) that is a component especially of hard plastics (such as polycarbonate) and epoxy resins. “Don’t touch this,” she says, explaining that most paper receipts contain a “toxic” chemical called bisphenol A, or BPA, which is easily absorbed through the skin and linked to health issues like infertility, hormone imbalances and certain cancers.
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| 日本語 | ビスフェノールA besufenōru ē |
|---|---|
| Français | bisphénol A |
| Italiano | bisfenolo A |
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title = {bisphenol A},
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