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nonylphenol

no·nyl·phe·nol [ nònnil f nàwl, nònnīl f nàwl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
toxic product of component of detergent: a chemical compound that is a product of the breakdown of a surfactant commonly used in detergents and cleaning agents. It is reported to be an endocrine disruptor and is especially toxic to insects and aquatic organisms.

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