phthalic acid
Any of three isomeric aromatic organic benzenedicarboxylic acids, C₆H₄₂Any of three isomeric aromatic organic benzenedicarboxylic acids, C₆H₄(COOH)₂; especially the ortho- isomer manufactured from naphthalene, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes and other compounds.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of three isomeric aromatic organic benzenedicarboxylic acids, C₆H₄(COOH)₂; especially the ortho- isomer manufactured from naphthalene, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes and other compounds.
фта́левая кислота́ftálevaja kislotá
a colorless acid used to make dyes and perfumes
Translations
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Forms
plural: phthalic acids| Singular | phthalic acid |
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