phenolphthalein

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Etymology

phenol +‎ phthalein

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /fiːnɒlˈfθæliːn/, /fiːnɒlˈfθeɪliːn/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /finɑlˈfθælin/, /finɑlˈfθeɪlin/

Noun

phenolphthalein (countable and uncountable, plural phenolphthaleins)

  1. (chemistry) A quinone derivative used as a pH indicator, and once used as a laxative

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