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phthalate
[ thal-eyt, fthal- ]
/ ˈθæl eɪt, ˈfθæl- /
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noun Chemistry.
a salt or ester of phthalic acid: phthalates are used mainly, and profusely, as plasticizers and solvents, but growing concern over their environmental impact has led to interest in developing biological alternatives.
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Origin of phthalate
First recorded in 1860–65; phthal(ic) + -ate2
Words nearby phthalate
Phrygian mode, Phryne, phrynoderma, PHS, PHSE, phthalate, phthalein, phthalic, phthalic acid, phthalic anhydride, phthalin
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How to use phthalate in a sentence
Many aluminum free deodorants are free of other potentially questionable substances, such as paraben and phthalates.
Best aluminum-free deodorant: Keep odor at bay naturally with these formulations|Irena Collaku|August 23, 2021|Popular-ScienceThese include substances like phthalates – better known as plasticizers – as well as pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, toxic gases and other synthetic materials.
Male Fertility Is Declining – Studies Show That Environmental Toxins Could Be A Reason|LGBTQ-Editor|July 30, 2021|No Straight NewsBelieve it or not, frequently dining out or getting takeout is associated with higher levels of phthalates in the body, thanks to food-packaging materials.
How to avoid the toxic kitchen chemicals that could damage your fertility|Shanna Swan, Stacey Colino|March 5, 2021|Washington PostDuring processing, foods come in contact with phthalates, such as DEHP and DBP — or BPA in the plastic or lining of cans — and because these chemicals aren’t bound to these materials, they can leach into the food.
How to avoid the toxic kitchen chemicals that could damage your fertility|Shanna Swan, Stacey Colino|March 5, 2021|Washington Post
British Dictionary definitions for phthalate
phthalate
/ (ˈθælɪt, ˈfθæl-) /
noun
a salt or ester of phthalic acid. Esters are commonly used as plasticizers in PVC; when ingested they can cause kidney and liver damage
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Scientific definitions for phthalate
phthalate
[ thăl′āt′, fthăl′- ]
Any of a group of esters of phthalic acid, widely used in manufacturing plastics and as a synthetic additive in perfumes and cosmetics, that have been linked to reproductive and hormonal abnormalities in humans and other animals.
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