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PARA AMINOBENZOIC ACID

\pˈaɹəɹ ɐmˈɪnə͡ʊbənzˌə͡ʊɪk ˈasɪd], \pˈaɹəɹ ɐmˈɪnə‍ʊbənzˌə‍ʊɪk ˈasɪd], \p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_ɹ ɐ_m_ˈɪ_n_əʊ_b_ə_n_z_ˌəʊ_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\

Definitions of PARA AMINOBENZOIC ACID

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a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells; used to make dyes and drugs and sunblockers

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells; used to make dyes and drugs and sunblockers

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A member of the VITAMIN B COMPLEX. It used to be a common sunscreening agent until found to also be a sensitizer. The potassium salt is used therapeutically in fibrotic skin disorders.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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