phthalic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈ(f)θælɪk/
Rhymes: -ælɪk

Adjective[edit]

phthalic (not comparable)

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

Derived terms[edit]

phthalic anhydride

Translations[edit]

of or relating to naphthalene or phthalic acid

Italian: ftalico (it)
Spanish: ftálico

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