phthalic anhydride
The acid anhydride of phthalic acidThe acid anhydride of phthalic acid; manufactured by the oxidation of xylene or naphthalene, widely used in the synthesis of dyes, insecticides, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The acid anhydride of phthalic acid; manufactured by the oxidation of xylene or naphthalene, widely used in the synthesis of dyes, insecticides, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals.
More definitions
- a white cyclic anhydride
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable