phthalic

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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