"oxybenzone" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From oxy- + benzone. Etymology templates: {{af|en|oxy-|benzone}} oxy- + benzone Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} oxybenzone (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) A benzophenone compound widely used in sunscreens and plastics. Tags: uncountable
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