popcorn lung
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From popcorn + lung. So called because an outbreak at a popcorn factory led to the recommendation of respiratory protection for all workers in microwave popcorn production.
Noun
[edit]Coordinate terms
[edit]- butanedione (the chemical that when inhaled causes popcorn lung)
- diacetyl (the chemical inhaled that causes popcorn lung)
- artificial butter flavour (the chemical inhaled that causes popcorn lung)