oxybenzene

American

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

noun

Chemistry.

phenol.

Etymology

Origin of oxybenzene

oxy- ² + benzene

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oxybenzene

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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