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paraben

[ par-uh-bin ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. any of a group of compounds, including methylparaben, that are widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for their antibacterial and antifungal properties and as food preservatives: suspected health risks connected to paraben usage and consumption have prompted consumer interest in paraben-free products.

paraben

/ ˈpærəˌbɛn /

noun

  1. any ester of parahydroxybenzoic acid, some of which are used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and have been found in breast cancer tumours

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Word History and Origins

Origin of paraben1

First recorded in 1950–55; para- 1 + ben(zoic acid)

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