phthalic

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈ(f)θælɪk/
    Rhymes: -ælɪk

Adjective

phthalic (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from naphthalene or phthalic acid.

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