Bergaptene

/bɜːrˈɡæptiːn/ noun

A naturally occurring compound found in bergamot oil and other citrus fruits that reacts with sunlight and can cause skin pigmentation changes.

From bergamot + Greek 'apto' (to fasten or fix), because this compound bonds to skin when exposed to UV light.

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