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Meaning of "phthalate" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PHTHALATE

phthalate  [ˈθælɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHTHALATE

noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Phthalate is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHTHALATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Phthalate

Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are esters of phthalic acid and are mainly used as plasticizers. Phthalates are manufactured by reacting phthalic anhydride with alcohol that range from methanol and ethanol up to tridecyl alcohol, either as a straight chain or with some branching. They are divided into two distinct groups, with very different applications, toxicological properties, and classification, based on the number of carbon atoms in their alcohol chain. They are used primarily to soften polyvinyl chloride. Lower-molecular-weight phthalates are being gradually replaced in many products in the United States, Canada, and European Union over health concerns. They are replaced by high-molecular-weight phthalates. In 2010, the market was still dominated by high-phthalate plasticizers; however, due to legal provisions and growing environmental awareness and perceptions, producers are increasingly forced to use non-phthalate plasticizers.

Definition of phthalate in the English dictionary

The definition of phthalate in the dictionary is a salt or ester of phthalic acid. Esters are commonly used as plasticizers in PVC; when ingested they can cause kidney and liver damage.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHTHALATE


bracelet
ˈbreɪslɪt
bullet
ˈbʊlɪt
callet
ˈkælɪt
chocolate
ˈtʃɒkəlɪt
lit
lɪt
mallet
ˈmælɪt
palate
ˈpælɪt
palette
ˈpælɪt
pallet
ˈpælɪt
salet
ˈsælɪt
sallet
ˈsælɪt
scarlet
ˈskɑːlɪt
servlet
ˈsɜːvlɪt
split
splɪt
tablet
ˈtæblɪt
template
ˈtɛmplɪt
toilet
ˈtɔɪlɪt
valet
ˈvælɪt
violet
ˈvaɪəlɪt
wallet
ˈwɒlɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHTHALATE

phrontistery
phrygana
Phrygia
Phrygian
Phrygian cap
Phryne
PHS
PHSE
phthalein
phthalic acid
phthalic anhydride
phthalin
phthalocyanin
phthalocyanine
phthiriases
phthiriasis
phthisic
phthisical
phthisicky
phthisis

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHTHALATE

alate
amygdalate
cardinalate
cephalate
cleft palate
de-escalate
dealate
escalate
generalate
hard palate
intercalate
late
malate
on a plate
oxalate
plate
reescalate
soft palate
tantalate
terephthalate

Synonyms and antonyms of phthalate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «phthalate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHTHALATE

Find out the translation of phthalate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of phthalate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «phthalate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

邻苯二甲酸酯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ftalato
570 millions of speakers

English

phthalate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

phthalate
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفثالات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фталат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ftalato
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

phthalate
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

phtalate
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Phthalate
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Phthalat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フタル酸エステル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프탈레이트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Phthalate
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phthalate
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

PHTHALATE
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फेथेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ftalat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ftalato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ftalan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фталат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ftalat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φθαλικό εστέρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ftalaat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ftalat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ftalat
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of phthalate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHTHALATE»

The term «phthalate» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.011 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHTHALATE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about phthalate

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHTHALATE»

Discover the use of phthalate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to phthalate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Phthalate Esters
With contributions by numerous experts
Charles Staples, 2003
2
Polymer Technology Dictionary
Sometimes pphr is used in place of phr. phthalate See phthalic acid ester and phthalates. phthalate esters See phthalaies. phthalate-based material An allyl moulding material based on diallyl phthalate. phthalates A group of plasticizers ...
Tony Whelan, 1994
3
Phthalate Biodegradation: Gene Organization, Regulation and ...
The three phthalate isomers are widely found in the environment due to their extensive use in the manufacture of plastics.
Ruyang Han, 2008
4
PVC Technology
Preferred chemical name" Preferred abbreviations" Other names and abbreviations Alkyl sulphonic ester Butyl-o-acetylricinolate Benzyl butyl phthalate Butyl cyclohexyl phthalate Butyl isodecyl phthalate Butyl nonyl phthalate Benzyl octyl ...
W. V. Titow, 1984
5
Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment
alkyl chain length from shorter chain dimethyl and diethyl phthalate (103 mmHg), to intermediate chain di-n-butyl and dihexyl phthalate (105 mmHg) to longer chain di(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (> 10"6 mmHg). Water solubility and log ...
Thomas W. La Point, Fred T. Price, Edward E. Little, 1996
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Handbook of Green Chemicals
Diisononyl phthalate plasticizer, PVC compds. Naftovln E420 plasticizer, PVC copolymers Cltrofol®BII; Santlclzer® 148 plasticizer, PVC films DI (C7-9 alkyl) adipate; Santlclzer® 97 plasticizer, PVC flooring Butyl benzyl phthalate; Unlplex 83 ...
‎2004
7
Analytical Artifacts: GC, MS, HPLC, TLC and PC
(1981) have found an endogenous phthalate ester (butyl-4-ol propyl phthalate) in leaves of mother-in-1aw's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata). It is somewhat curious that the Japanese vegetable mitsuba (Cryptotaenia canadensis) was found to ...
B.S. Middleditch, 1989
8
Catalog of Teratogenic Agents
Shiota and Mima (1985) found that di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate was teratogenic in mice if given orally but not if administered in- traperitoneally. Doses of 250 to 2,000 mg per kg were given on days 7-9 and neural tube defects and occasional  ...
Thomas H. Shepard, Ronald J. Lemire, 2004
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Mono-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (MEHP)-induced Disruption of ...
Mono-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP), the toxic metabolite of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), can cause testicular injury in animal models.
Pei-Li Yao, 2008
10
Handbook of Environmental Analysis: Chemical Pollutants in ...
TABLE 46.1 Characteristic Ions for Phthalate Esters Characteristic Ions rate: 2mL/ min; injection volume: 1 mL). Other equivalent columns under optimized conditions maybe used. Air Analysis Analysis of phthalates in air may be performed by ...
Pradyot Patnaik, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHTHALATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term phthalate is used in the context of the following news items.
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Triona McCarthy has her... Eyes wide shut
They're free from formaldehyde, toluene, DBP (dibutyl phthalate) and camphor, and they're not tested on animals. My hero product of the ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
Experts Say Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Exposure Pose Global …
Adult obesity linked to phthalate exposure generated the second-highest total, with estimated costs of €15.6 billion a year. “Our findings show ... «Biotechin.Asia, Jul 15»
3
Most durable kitchen flooring
And off-gassing brings phthalate concerns for those with young children, though there's no cause for alarm. Tip: Do-it-yourselfers should pick ... «ConsumerReports.org, Jul 15»
4
For UFC fighters, the ban on IV use is coming – but will it matter?
Contador's representatives, backed by various experts, claimed that this particular plasticizer – bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, often known as ... «MMAjunkie.com, Jul 15»
5
Swan focused on water savings
The Element line, besides the aforementioned features, also can lay claim to be lead free and phthalate free, so consumers can be confident ... «Plastics News, Jul 15»
6
Brown University explores effect of chemical exposures on the brain …
... these exposures during pregnancy on child brain development, we know little about the effect of BPA, phthalate, or triclosan exposure during ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
7
House dust chemicals activate receptor linked to obesity
In the past few years, a number of common environmental contaminants, including tributyltin and a metabolite of the phthalate DEHP, have ... «Chemical Watch, Jul 15»
8
Compounder Roscom cites lack of space as it puts TekTube up for …
Plastics News reported last year that Roscom began production of compounds using non-phthalate plasticizers in February 2014 and that sales ... «Plastics News, Jul 15»
9
Are Chemical Dangers Hiding in Your Home?
Studies have linked prenatal phthalate exposure to changes in the male reproductive system and an increased risk of allergies. Bisphenol A ... «Everyday Health, Jul 15»
10
Can Chemicals in Plastics Boost Teens' Risk of Diabetes?
The researchers analyzed the samples for metabolites of the two ''replacement'' chemicals, DINP (di-isononyl phthalate) and DIDP (di-isodecyl ... «EndocrineWeb, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Phthalate [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/phthalate>. May 2024 ».
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