phthalic
[ thal-ik, fthal- ]
Origin of phthalic
1First recorded in 1855–60; (na)phthal(ene) + -ic
Words Nearby phthalic
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How to use phthalic in a sentence
Thus the dinitronaphthol described as Manchester yellow, if heated for some time with dilute nitric acid, furnishes phthalic acid.
Coal | Raphael MeldolaThe phthaleïn formed from gallic acid and phthalic anhydride really results from the union of the latter with pyrogallol.
Coal | Raphael Meldolaphthalic acid, which was discovered in 1836 by Laurent, is a product of the oxidation of many benzenoid compounds.
Coal | Raphael MeldolaThree isomeric phthalic acids are known, but only one of these is of use in the present branch of manufacture.
Coal | Raphael MeldolaIt condenses with phthalic anhydride to form rhodamine, and with succinic anhydride to rhodamine S.
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