"chemophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From chemo- + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|chemo|phobia}} chemo- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chemophobia (uncountable)
  1. An irrational fear of chemicals Tags: uncountable Related terms: chemophobe, chemophobic
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