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aminobenzoic acid
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a·mi·no·ben·zo·ic acid  (-mn-bn-zk, m-)
n.
Any of three benzoic acid derivatives, C7H7NO2, especially the yellowish para-form, which is part of the vitamin B complex.

aminobenzoic acid [əˌmaɪnəʊbɛnˈzəʊɪk -ˌmiː-]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a derivative of benzoic acid existing in three isomeric forms, the para- form being used in the manufacture of dyes and sunburn preventatives. Formula: NH2C6H4COOH

aminobenzoic acid  (-mn-bn-zk, m-)
Any of three organic acids consisting of benzoic acid with an amino group (NH2) attached, especially PABA. Chemical formula: C7H7NO2.
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Noun1.aminobenzoic acid - a derivative of benzoic acid
acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt


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