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PA·BA

 (pä′bə)
n.
A crystalline para form of aminobenzoic acid that is part of the vitamin B complex, sometimes used in sunscreens.
[p(ara)-a(mino)b(enzoic) a(cid).]
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PABA

(ˈpɑːbə)
n acronym for
(Elements & Compounds) para-aminobenzoic acid
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PABA

(ˈpɑ bə)

n.
para-aminobenzoic acid.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.PABA - a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells; used to make dyes and drugs and sun blockers
para aminobenzoic acid
sun blocker, sunblock, sunscreen - a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
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PABA

V. paraaminobenzoic acid.
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Coppertone CLEARLYSheer Whipped Sunscreens, available in SPF 30 and 50, will not clog pores or cause breakouts, feels clean and light on skin and glide on easily, say officials, while Coppertone WaterBABIES Pure & Simple Whipped Sunscreen is free of fragrance, parabens, PABA, dyes and oil and spreads easily on babies' skin in a light and soft formula.
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