oxybenzene

[ok-si-ben-zeen, -ben-zeen]

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noun

Chemistry.

phenol.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of oxybenzene¹

oxy- ² + benzene

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Example Sentences

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The report from the Washington-based environmental research group says 60 percent of beach and sport sunscreens contain the chemical oxybenzene, which is linked to hormone disruption.