Bisphenol A, a chemical compound used in plastics and resins that can leach into food and beverages. It is considered an endocrine disruptor with potential health risks.
Acronym from English 'bisphenol A,' coined in the 1950s from Greek 'bis' (twice) + 'phenol' (a chemical compound) + 'A' (indicating the first in a series). The compound was first synthesized in 1891 but became widely used in consumer products in the mid-20th century.
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