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phthalin

[ thal-in, fthal- ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. any of a group of compounds obtained by the reduction of the phthaleins.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of phthalin1

First recorded in 1870–75; (na)phthal(ene) + -in 2

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