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bisphenol A
(bis|phe¦nol A)
Pronunciation:
/ˈbɪsfiːnɒl/
noun
[
mass noun
]
Chemistry
a synthetic organic compound used in the manufacture of epoxy resins and other polymers.
A bicyclic phenol; chemical formula: C(CH
3
)
2
(C
6
H
4
OH)
2
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