Paraben
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paraben is a noun meaning Any of a group of chemicals used as preservatives in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, wherein the hydrogen of a parahydroxybenzene molecule is replaced by an alkyl group.
Meaning
Any of a group of chemicals used as preservatives in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, wherein the hydrogen of a parahydroxybenzene molecule is replaced by an alkyl group.
Example Sentences
I got breast cancer this year, and now avoid products containing parabens.
Word Forms
- parabens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include propyl, propylparaben, ethylparaben, alkylbenzene, butylbenzene, perhaloalkane.
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