Endocrine Disruptors

noun a substance that disrupts the normal function of hormones and can lead to weight gain

• The researchers studied the effects of the obesogen on the participants' metabolism.
• I heard that there are certain chemicals in our environment that act as obesogens.
• Dude, stay away from that stuff, it's like a total obesogen!
• The fast food industry is often referred to as the obesogen of modern society.

noun a group of chemicals commonly used as plasticizers in the manufacturing of various products such as vinyl flooring, toys, and personal care products

• Phthalates are a group of chemicals commonly used in plastics to make them more flexible.
• I heard that phthalates can be found in many beauty products.
• Watch out for those phthalates in your shampoo, they're not good for you.
• The presence of phthalates in the environment is like a silent threat to our health.

noun BPA can also refer to the Business Process Automation, a method of using technology to automate repetitive tasks in a business process.

• BPA, or bisphenol A, is a chemical compound commonly used in the production of plastics and resins.
• I try to avoid buying products that contain BPA because of its potential health risks.
• Some people believe that BPA is a total health hazard and refuse to use any products that contain it.
• In a world filled with BPA-laden products, it's important to be mindful of what we expose ourselves to.