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phthalic

phthalic

9.9
Related to a chemical used to make plastics and dyes
  • adjective
  • /ˈθælɪk/
  • Specialized
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  • The scientist explained how phthalic anhydride is utilized in the manufacture of polyester resins.

Examples

  • Many dyes and pigments are derived from phthalic compounds, enhancing their color properties.

  • So that's the phthalate part of the phthalic is the phthalate part of those plasticizers.

  • Phthalic acid is a key ingredient in the production of various phthalic plasticizers used in flexible plastics.

Synonyms

phthalate
vsphthalic
  • Specialized
9.1

Containing chemicals used to make plastic softer and more flexible

is broader and covers relation or derivation from that acid in names

Compounds

phthalic acid
  • Specialized
7.9

A white acid used to make dyes, perfumes and other chemicals

phthalic anhydride
  • Specialized
9.3

A white solid used to make plastics, dyes, and resins

Surface Forms

phthalic positive

Etymology

Phthalic comes from a chemical name phthalein, first used for some dyes and pigments, and chemists later used the same root for phthalic acid. So, phthalic simply means 'related to phthalic acid', which is why you see it in names of plastics, dyes, and other chemical compounds.