English Explanatory Dictionary

phthalic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, relating to, or derived from naphthalene or phthalic acid.

Pronunciation

/ˈ(f)θælɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-phthalic.wav

Word forms

phthalic

Etymology

Shortened form of naphthalic, from naphthalene + -ic, from naphtha + -al + -ene.

Related words

phenolphthalein phenolphthalin

Derived words

isophthalic orthophthalic phthalamide phthalate phthalein phthalic acid phthalic anhydride phthalimide phthalyl
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