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phthalin

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[thal-in, fthal-] / ˈθæl ɪn, ˈfθæl- /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of phthalin

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

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