phthalate
English edit
Etymology edit
From phthal(ic) + -ate, short for obsolete naphthalic acid, from naphthalene.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
phthalate (plural phthalates)
- (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a phthalic acid.
- 2018 March 29, Patrick Greenfield, The Guardian[1]:
- Researchers investigating levels of phthalates in the human body, which have been linked to asthma, breast cancer, type 2 diabetes and fertility issues in the past few years, were found to be nearly 35% higher in participants who had eaten out the previous day compared with those who stayed at home.
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Translations edit
salt or ester
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