PABA

[pah-buh]

noun

1. para-aminobenzoic acid.

PABA

/ ˈpɑːbə /

acronym

1. para-aminobenzoic acid

PABA

1. Short for para-aminobenzoic acid. A crystalline form of aminobenzoic acid that is part of the vitamin B complex. It is a growth factor required by some microorganisms, and it is often used in sunscreens.

Example Sentences

PABA’s risks include severe sun sensitivity, and trolamine salicylate can cause serious bleeding, vomiting and—in extreme circumstances—death.

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