Bisphenol

//bɪsˈfiːnɒl// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a class of organic compounds, derived from methylenediphenol, CH₂(C₆H₄OH)₂, formed by the condensation of a phenol with an aldehyde or ketone.

    "Researchers analysed samples of nurdles and burnt lumps of plastic from four Sri Lankan beaches for heavy metals and various chemicals, including benzotriazole UV-stabilisers, which are used to prevent discoloration in plastics, bisphenols and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)."

Synonyms

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bpamethylenediphenolmethylenediphenol

Example

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"Bisphenol A — or BPA — is a common chemical used to make tough, shatter-resistant plastic."

Etymology

From bis- + phenol.

Related phrases

bisphenol Abisphenol S

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