phthalate
noun [ C or U ] chemistry specialized uk/ˈθæl.eɪt/ us/ˈθæl.eɪt/
邻苯二甲酸盐（或酯）;酞酸盐（或酯）
a chemical compound used in making plastics, which is believed to be dangerous to health
The most commonly used phthalate found in toys is diisononyl phthalate (DINP). 玩具中最常用的邻苯二甲酸酯是邻苯二甲酸二异壬酯（DINP）。
Researchers linked phthalate exposure to fertility problems in men. 研究人员认为，接触邻苯二甲酸酯与男性的生育问题有关。
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- One type of phthalate was found in all 10 wells, although the concentrations were low.
- DEHP is the phthalate that most readily attaches to dust particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs, he says.
- The report revealed that women of child-bearing age are routinely exposed to phthalate, a chemical used in plastics and cosmetics.
- The findings revealed that phthalate exposure is widespread.