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para-aminobenzoic acid
par·a-a·mi·no·ben·zo·ic ac·id / ˈparə əˌmēnōbenˈzōik/ (abbr.: PABA) • n. Biochem. a crystalline acid, NH2C6H4COOH, that is widely distributed in plant and animal tissue. It has been used to treat rickettsial infections and is used in sunscreens to absorb ultraviolet light. |
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"para-aminobenzoic acid." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "para-aminobenzoic acid." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-paraaminobenzoicacid.html "para-aminobenzoic acid." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-paraaminobenzoicacid.html |
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para-aminobenzoic acid
para-aminobenzoic acid : see vitamin . |
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"para-aminobenzoic acid." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "para-aminobenzoic acid." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-paraamin.html "para-aminobenzoic acid." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-paraamin.html |
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