BPA
1 Americanabbreviation
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Etymology
Origin of BPA
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The research team exposed lab-grown human ovarian cells to four widely used BPA alternatives: TGSA, D-8, PF-201 and BPS.
From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2026
Made without PTFE, lead or BPA, this pan is only available in taupe—though other brands of ceramic cookware come in many colors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Several have been linked to autism, including air pollution, certainpesticides, a plastic additive known as BPA and diesel exhaust, which causes “autism-like behavioral changes” in mice.
From Salon • Aug. 21, 2025
The BPA has said it will investigate, including looking at signage and machines.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025
The BBC told the BPA about the problems with Syston Town Square Car Park because the operator, Euro Car Parks, is one of its members.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025
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