paraben

noun

para·​ben ˈpar-ə-ben How to pronounce paraben (audio)
: either of two antifungal agents used as preservatives in foods and pharmaceuticals:

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“Paraben.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/paraben. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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