chloracne

American  

[klawr-ak-nee, klohr-] / klɔrˈæk ni, kloʊr- /

noun

Pathology.

1. a severe and sometimes persistent form of acne resulting from exposure to chlorine compounds, such as dioxin.

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chloracne British  

/ klɔːˈræknɪ /

noun

1. a disfiguring skin disease that results from contact with or ingestion or inhalation of certain chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons

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Etymology

Origin of chloracne

First recorded in 1925–30; chlor(ine) + acne

Example Sentences

Skin exposure to high concentrations can cause what’s known as chloracne — an intense skin inflammation, Guengerich said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023

Dioxin can cause a variety of torments, including a skin disorder called chloracne, liver damage and cancer.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 1964, after 64 workers at its Midland plant developed chloracne following exposure to dioxin, Dow began a full-scale investigation of its effects.

From Time Magazine Archive

Following a 1964 dioxin spill and outbreak of chloracne at Dow's Midland, Mich., plant and complaints from consumers, Dow met with other chemical companies to discuss "problems of health" associated with dioxin.

From Time Magazine Archive

There is absolutely no evidence of dioxin doing any damage to humans, except something called chloracne.

From Time Magazine Archive