paraben
noun [ C ] chemistry specialized uk/ˈpær.ə.bən/ us/ˈpær.ə.bən/
对羟苯甲酸酯类（用作食物防腐剂）
a chemical compound used in certain products to kill bacteria and prevent the product from decaying
Parabens are used as preservatives in cosmetics and food. 对羟基苯甲酸酯在化妆品和食品中用作防腐剂。
Some beauty products are labelled "paraben-free". 一些美容产品标明 "不含对羟基苯甲酸酯"。
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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.