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oxybenzene

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[ok-si-ben-zeen, -ben-zeen] / ˌɒk sɪˈbɛn zin, -bɛnˈzin /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. phenol.


Etymology

Origin of oxybenzene

oxy- 2 + benzene

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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.

From Seattle Times Jun. 19, 2010

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