Meaning of bisphenol A | Babel Free
ˌbɪs.fiː.nɒl ˈeɪDefinitions
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.
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““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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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