benign compounds
[bɪˈnaɪn ˈkɑːmpaʊndz]
nounpl: benign compounds
compostos benignos
1. Chemical or biological substances that are harmless, non-toxic, and do not cause adverse effects to human health or the environment
The pharmaceutical company focused on developing benign compounds for treating common allergies.
A empresa farmacêutica concentrou-se no desenvolvimento de compostos benignos para tratar alergias comuns.
2. In chemistry and medicine, substances that lack pathogenic or harmful properties when ingested, inhaled, or applied
Most food additives approved by regulatory agencies are benign compounds.
A maioria dos aditivos alimentares aprovados por órgãos reguladores são compostos benignos.
3. In biology, organisms or molecular structures that do not cause disease or damage
The research identified several benign compounds in the plant extract.
A pesquisa identificou vários compostos benignos no extrato da planta.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used in pharmaceutical, chemical, and regulatory industries. In Brazil, it is commonly used in ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) documentation and scientific research. In the USA, it appears frequently in FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines and environmental protection standards. The term reflects global emphasis on safety standards in product development and consumer protection.
Related Idioms & Phrases
safe as houses (relating to benign compounds)
clean bill of health (for compounds passing benign classification tests)
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