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phthalic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈ(f)θælɪk/
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  • rhymes with -ælɪk

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, relating to, or derived from naphthalene or phthalic acid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: ftàlic — of or relating to naphthalene or phthalic acid
  • French: phtalique — of or relating to naphthalene or phthalic acid
  • Italian: ftalico — of or relating to naphthalene or phthalic acid
  • Spanish: ftálico — of or relating to naphthalene or phthalic acid