paba

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Definition of paba in English English dictionary

organic sunscreen Many people are allergic to this ingredient PABA can stain clothing and sting skin

- An essential nutrient that is part of the "B-complex" family of vitamins PABA is an antioxidant that protects against sunburn and skin cancer It keeps skin healthy and smooth and helps in delaying wrinkles PABBA also assists in the formation of red blood cells

para-aminobenzoic acid; a member of the B complex

Para-amino benzoic acid; a member of the B complex PFAFFIA: Brazilian Ginseng A root different from the species from Asia POLYUNSATURATED FATS: Group of unsaturated fats from vegetable sources; tend to lower blood cholesterol PRECURSOR: The biochemicals that allow other biochemicals to be generated PRO-BIOTICS: For life

May be considered part of the Vitamin B complex As a coenzyme, PABA functions in the breakdown and utilization of proteins and in the formation of red blood cells

a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells; used to make dyes and drugs and sunblockers

Hyphenation

PABA

Etymology

[ 'pa-b&, 'pä-; "pE-(") ] (noun.) 1943. para-aminobenzoic acid.