benzophenone

noun

ben·​zo·​phe·​none ˌben-zō-fi-ˈnōn  -ˈfē-ˌnōn 

: a colorless crystalline ketone C₁₃H₁₀O used especially as a perfume fixative and in sunscreens

also : a derivative of benzophenone

Examples of benzophenone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And some studies have even shown that benzophenones (like the common sunscreen chemical oxybenzone) may possibly lead to fertility issues and cancer. — Ning Chao, Marie Claire, 17 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary benz- + phen- + -one

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for benzophenone

• acetophenone
• xenon

Medical Definition

benzophenone

noun

ben·​zo·​phe·​none ˌben-zō-fi-ˈnōn  -ˈfē-ˌnōn 

: a colorless crystalline ketone C₁₃H₁₀O used chiefly in perfumery and sunscreens

also : a derivative of benzophenone