Phthalic

//ˈ(f)θælɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or derived from naphthalene or phthalic acid. not-comparable

Synonyms

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naphthalicnaphthalic

Etymology

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

Related phrases

phthalic acidphthalic anhydridephthalic acid

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