perfluorooctanoate

noun

per·​fluo·​ro·​oc·​ta·​no·​ate pər-ˌflȯr-ō-ˌäk-tə-ˈnō-ət How to pronounce perfluorooctanoate (audio)
-ˌflu̇r-,
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: a fluorinated carboxylic acid C8HF15O2 that is a member of the PFAS group and that has been used especially for its water and stain resistance (as in carpeting and upholstery), as a surfactant (as in firefighting foam), as a coating for nonstick cookware, and as an emulsifier in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers : PFOA, perfluorooctanoic acid
The older these pans get, the more likely they are to release harmful toxins, such as perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) which can affect brain health.Michele O'Connor

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of perfluorooctanoate was in 1981

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“Perfluorooctanoate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfluorooctanoate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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