popcorn lung in English

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Etymology: popcorn + lung. So called because an outbreak at a popcorn factory led to the recommendation of respiratory protection for all workers in microwave popcorn production. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|popcorn|lung}} popcorn + lung Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} popcorn lung (uncountable)

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          "word": "butanedione"
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          "english": "the chemical inhaled that causes popcorn lung",
          "word": "diacetyl"
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          "english": "the chemical inhaled that causes popcorn lung",
          "word": "artificial butter flavour"
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      "english": "the chemical that when inhaled causes popcorn lung",
      "word": "butanedione"
    },
    {
      "english": "the chemical inhaled that causes popcorn lung",
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    },
    {
      "english": "the chemical inhaled that causes popcorn lung",
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"popcorn lung" meaning in English

Noun