PABA Definition

päbə
noun
A crystalline para form of aminobenzoic acid that is part of the vitamin B complex, sometimes used in sunscreens.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
abbreviation
Para-aminobenzoic acid.
Webster's New World

Origin of PABA

  • p(ara)-a(mino)b(enzoic) a(cid)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

PABA Sentence Examples

  • Then the prismoid is divided into a pyramid with vertex P and base ABCD ..., and a series of tetrahedra, such as PABa or PAab.

  • Para-amino benzoic acid (PABA) compounds, including PABA, padimate O (octyl dimethyl PABA), and glyceryl PABA, are effective only against UVB light.

  • Sunburns may be avoided by the liberal use of a sunscreen containing either an opaque active ingredient such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide or a nonopaque active ingredient such as PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) or benzophenone.

  • This supplement contains vitamins C, D2, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, iodine, zinc, copper and magnesium, along with PABA, Fenugreek, Aloe Vera and silica.

  • It is ideal for even sensitive skin, and is allergy-tested, PABA (para-amino benzoic acid)-free and even provides long lasting hydration.

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Words Starting With

PPAPAB

Words Ending With

ABAABA

Unscrambles

PABA

Words Starting With P and Ending With A

Starts With P & Ends With AStarts With PA & Ends With AStarts With P & Ends With BA

Word Length

4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With P4 Letter Words Ending With A