English Explanatory Dictionary

bisphenol A

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An industrial chemical compound diphenol 4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane (C₁₅H₁₆O₂) that is a component especially of hard plastics (such as polycarbonate) and epoxy resins.

Pronunciation

/ˌbɪs.fiː.nɒl ˈeɪ/ /bɪsˌfi.noʊl ˈeɪ/

Word forms

bisphenol A BPA

Etymology

From bis- + phenol.

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