dinitrophenol
/ˌdaɪnaɪtroʊˈfiːnɒl/
noun
- A yellow, crystalline chemical compound used in manufacturing dyes, wood preservatives, and other industrial products.
- Workers handling dinitrophenol must wear protective gloves and masks.
- The factory used dinitrophenol to produce a bright yellow dye for textiles.
- Dinitrophenol was once used in pesticides but is now restricted due to its toxicity.
- A substance that was historically used as a diet pill but is now banned because it can cause serious health problems.
- The sale of dinitrophenol as a dietary supplement is illegal in many countries.
- Doctors warn that dinitrophenol is not safe for weight loss and can lead to overheating or organ damage.
- In the 1930s, some people took dinitrophenol to lose weight quickly, but it caused dangerous side effects.