phthalic

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈ(f)θælɪk/
    Rhymes: -ælɪk
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Adjective

phthalic (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) of, relating to, or derived from naphthalene or phthalic acid

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