phthalic

English

Etymology

Shortened form of naphthalic, from naphthalene + -ic, from naphtha + -ene

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈ(f)θælɪk/
Rhymes: -ælɪk

Adjective

phthalic (not comparable)

(chemistry) of, relating to, or derived from naphthalene or phthalic acid

Derived terms

phthalic anhydride

Translations

of or relating to naphthalene or phthalic acid

Italian: ftalico (it)
Spanish: ftálico

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