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Meaning of bisphenol A | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌbɪs.fiː.nɒl ˈeɪ/

Definitions

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.

uncountable

Equivalents

Français bisphénol A
Italiano bisfenolo A
Nederlands bisfenol A

Examples

““Don’t touch this,” she says, explaining that most paper receipts contain a “toxic” chemical called bisphenol A, or BPA, which is easily absorbed through the skin and linked to health issues like infertility, hormone imbalances and certain cancers.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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