popcorn lung
English edit
Etymology edit
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)