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⚗️ A lab chemical 🧴 A UV blocker 🖋️ A photoinitiator
benzophenone

benzophenone

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A chemical added to sunscreens and lotions to block UV light
  • noun
  • /ˌbɛnzoʊˈfɛnˌoʊn/
  • Specialized
: benzofenona
  • Many sunscreens contain benzophenone to protect skin from UV rays.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the effects of benzophenone on marine life in coastal areas.

  • The benzophenones in this lotion help prevent sunburn.

  • The label listed benzophenone as one of the main active ingredients in the lotion.

  • Many sunscreens contain benzophenone to protect the skin from UV rays.

  • When choosing a sunscreen, look for one that uses benzophenone to effectively block harmful UV rays.

  • Sunscreens containing benzophenone are popular for their ability to protect the skin from sun damage.

  • The main ingredient in this sunscreen is benzophenone, which helps to prevent sunburn and skin aging.

Surface Forms

benzophenone singular
benzophenones plural

Morphology

benzophenone = benzo + phen + one

The components 'benzo', 'phen', and 'one' are not standalone English words and their combination into 'benzophenone' requires specialized chemical knowledge.

Etymology

Benzophenone comes from benzo- (from benzene, a ring of carbon) and -one (like in acetone, a 'ketone'). So the name tells you it has benzene rings and a ketone, and that structure absorbs ultraviolet light, which is why benzophenone is used as a UV blocker in sunscreens.