parabennoun [ C ]
/ˈpær.ə.bən//ˈpær.ə.bən/specializeda chemical compound used in certain products to kill bacteria and prevent the product from decaying:
Parabens are used as preservatives in cosmetics and food.
Some beauty products are labelled "paraben-free".
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- There are health concerns connected with parabens.
- Parabens are widely used to preserve cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations that contain water and oil.
- The most commonly used parabens are methyl and ethyl parabens.
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