benzophenone

/bɛnzəˈfɛnəʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organic compound, particularly a type of ketone, used as a UV absorber in plastics and sunscreens.

“The sunscreen contained benzophenone as its primary active ingredient.”

Synonyms

  • ketone
  • organic compound

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • carboxylic acid