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| par·a·ben [ párrə bèn ] |
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chemical used as preservative: a chemical that mimics the hormone estrogen. Evidence suggests that parabens can play a role in the development of breast tumors. Use: preservative in cosmetics, deodorants, food.
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| [Late 20th century. Shortening of parabenzene<para-1] |
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