Noun
bisphenol A (uncountable) (abbreviated BPA)
(organic chemistry) An industrial chemical compound diphenol 4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane (C15H16O2) that is a component especially of hard plastics (such as polycarbonate) and epoxy resins.
"Bisphenol A was developed in 1891 as a synthetic estrogen. Source: Internet
Bisphenol A is a chemical that is used in the manufacturing of: Polycarbonate plastic used for making water bottles. Source: Internet