Bisphenol A Definition

bĭsfēnôl ā, -nōl
noun
A white solid, C15 H16 O2 , having a mild phenolic odor, used as a monomer for polycarbonate and epoxy resins, and in other plastics.
American Heritage

(organic chemistry) The diphenol 4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane used in the manufacture of polymers.

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