phthalate

noun

phthal·ate ˈtha-ˌlāt

: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents

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Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 Nov. 2024 It’s clinically proven to prevent odor for up to 72 hours, and the powerful formula is free from aluminum, baking soda, phthalates, and dyes. Find it on Amazon A Moisturizer That Will Improve Your Skin’s Texture Give your skin a flawless texture with this moisturizer. —

Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024 One study has estimated that 50,000 people a year die in the U.S. because of the level of phthalates lowering their hormones. —

Leonardo Trasande, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024 Overall, Black children had the highest levels of phthalates in their urine. —

Maria Godoy, NPR, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for phthalate