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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PHTHALIC ACID

Phthalic, from phthal- (see phthalein) +-ic.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PHTHALIC ACID

phthalic acid  [ˈθælɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHTHALIC ACID

noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Phthalic acid 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 PHTHALIC ACID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Phthalic acid

Phthalic acid is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, with formula C6H42. It is an isomer of isophthalic acid and terephthalic acid. Although phthalic acid is of modest commercial importance, the closely related derivative phthalic anhydride is a commodity chemical produced on a large scale.

Definition of phthalic acid in the English dictionary

The definition of phthalic acid in the dictionary is a soluble colourless crystalline acid used in the synthesis of dyes and perfumes; 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Formula: C6H42.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHTHALIC ACID


alec
ˈælɪk
bimetallic
ˌbaɪmɪˈtælɪk
Daedalic
dɪˈdælɪk
gallic
ˈɡælɪk
heterothallic
ˌhɛtərəʊˈθælɪk
homothallic
ˌhəʊməʊˈθælɪk
intermetallic
ˌɪntəmɪˈtælɪk
italic
ɪˈtælɪk
italics
ɪˈtælɪk
malic
ˈmælɪk
malik
ˈmælɪk
metallic
mɪˈtælɪk
naphthalic
næfˈθælɪk
nonmetallic
ˌnɒnmɪˈtælɪk
organometallic
ɔːˌɡænəʊmɪˈtælɪk
phallic
ˈfælɪk
prothallic
prəʊˈθælɪk
salic
ˈsælɪk
terephthalic
ˌtɛrɛfˈθælɪk
thallic
ˈθælɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHTHALIC ACID

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHTHALIC ACID

acetic acid
acid
adipic acid
amino acid
ascorbic acid
carboxylic acid
citric acid
fatty acid
folic acid
gamma-aminobutyric acid
hyaluronic acid
hydrochloric acid
hydroxy acid
lactic acid
lysergic acid
nonessential amino acid
nucleic acid
omega-3 fatty acid
sulfuric acid
trichloroacetic acid
uric acid

Synonyms and antonyms of phthalic acid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «phthalic acid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHTHALIC ACID

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

Translator English - Chinese

邻苯二甲酸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ácido ftálico
570 millions of speakers

English

phthalic acid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

phthalic एसिड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حمض الفثاليك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фталевой кислоты
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ácido ftálico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Phthalic অ্যাসিড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´acide phtalique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Asid phthalic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Phthalsäure
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フタル酸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프탈산
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Asam phthalic
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

axit phtalic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Phthalic அமிலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Phthalic ऍसिड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ftalik asit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acido ftalico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kwas ftalowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фталевої кислоти
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

acid ftalic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φθαλικό οξύ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

phthalic suur
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

ftalsyra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ftalsyre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of phthalic acid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHTHALIC ACID»

The term «phthalic acid» is regularly used and occupies the 72.629 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHTHALIC ACID» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHTHALIC ACID»

Discover the use of phthalic acid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to phthalic acid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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3-Amino-O-Phthalic Acid and Certain of Its Derivatives ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Farel Louis Jouard, 2012
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Concise Encyclopedia Chemistry
IJ-Phlhalaldehyde is a bright yellow, crystalline compound; m.p. 56 °C. It can be made by reduction of the di-(A'-methylanilide) of phthalic acid with lithium aluminum hydride. 1,3- Phthalaldehyde (isophlhalaldehyde) is a crystalline compound; ...
Mary Eagleson, 1994
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CRC Handbook of Data on Organic Compounds
Phthalic acid, 4-chloro-: 3783 Phthalic acid, cyclic hydrazide: 16619 Phthalic acid , diallyl ester: 3816 Phthalic acid diamide: 3737 Phthalic acid, diamideArA''- tetramethyl: 3742 Phthalic acid, dibenzyl ester 3766 Phthalic acid, dibutyl ester 3804 ...
David R. Lide, G.W.A. Milne, 1993
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Handbook of Data on Common Organic Compounds
Phthalethamide: 1323 Phthalhydroquinone: 1495 m-Phthalic acid: 1326 /7- Phthalic acid: 1327 Phthalic acid: 1325 Phthalic acid anhydride: 7332 Phthalic acid, anhydride,tetrachloro: 7336 Phthalic acid, anhydride,tetraiodo: 7338 Phthalic acid, ...
David R. Lide, G.W.A. Milne, 1995
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Wiley Guide to Chemical Incompatibilities
PHTHALIC ACID, BIS (8-METHYLNONYL) ESTER (26761-40-0) CNI-I460,, Combustible liquid [explosion limits in air (vol %) 0.2 to uel unknown; flash point 450°F/232°C oc; autoignition temp 750°F/398°C; Fire Rating: 1]. Violent reaction with ...
Richard P. Pohanish, Stanley A. Greene, 2009
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Handbook of Plasticizers
The second edition of the Handbook of Plasticizers thoroughly reviews information currently available in open literature, such as published scientific papers, information from plasticizer manufacturers, and patent literature.
George Wypych, 2013
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Groundwater Chemicals Desk Reference, Fourth Edition
... see Dichlorvos Phthalandione, see Phthalic anhydride 1,3-Phthalandione, see Phthalic anhydride Phthalanhydride, see Phthalic anhydride o-Phthalic acid, bis( 2-ethylhexyl) ester, see Bis(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate o-Phthalic acid, dioctyl ester  ...
John H. Montgomery, 2007
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Spectra for the Identification of Additives in Food Packaging
Phosphoric acid, triisobutyl ester Phosphoric acid, triphenyl ester Phosphoric acid, tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester Phosphorous acid, tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) ester Phosphorous acid, tri(nonyl-and/or dinonylphenyl) ester Phthalic acid, benzyl butyl ...
Ben van Lierop, Commission of the European Communities. Standards Measurement and Testing Programme, 1998
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Toxic Properties of Polymers and Additives
... ester of phthalic acid, 190 benzyloctyl ester of adipic acid, 190 biphenyl-(2- ethylhexyl) ester of phosphorous acid, 249 butyl ester of 2-furancarboxylic (2-furyl ,pyromucic) acid, 335 butyl ester of 5-chloromethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid, 336 butyl ...
Victor O. Sheftel, E. Inglis, S. Dunstall, 1990
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Medical Toxicology
Small amounts of phthalic acid are converted to carbon dioxide after oral dosing of rats with phthalic acid (51). Pseudomoras bacteria perform additional oxidative metabolic transformations on phthalic acid, producing 4,5-dihydroxy phthalic ...
Richard C. Dart, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHTHALIC ACID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term phthalic acid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hazardous compounds in plastics harmful to children's health
Phthalates, esters of phthalic acid, are used as plasticizers in products, including vinyl flooring, detergents, hoses, air fresheners and toys. «Science Recorder, Jul 15»
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Review: UK medicines likely to be affected by the proposed …
Phthalates are synthetic chemical esters of phthalic acid, that are broadly divided into low molecular weight (LMW) phthalates, which include ... «BMC Blogs Network, Jun 15»
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BASF Just Turned 150
True Blues: Shortly after launching, the company discovered that mercury made a great catalyst for phthalic acid, a key precursor for the ... «Chem.Info, Apr 15»
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Article | PubMed | ISI | CAS |; Murai, S., Imajo, S., Takasu, Y., Takahashi, K. & Hattori, K. Removal of phthalic acid esters from aqueous solution ... «Nature.com, Apr 15»
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Russian chemist says PET bottles do not contain phthalates
Phthalates, including dibutyl phthalate and isobutyl phthalate, produced in Russia in amounts over 1m tonnes yearly, derive from phthalic acid, ... «Chemical Watch, Apr 15»
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The ultimate for fingers and toes
... kind to your body. These products are all free from Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, DBP and Camphor, and also Phthalic Acid. «Brighton & Hove Independent, Apr 15»
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Journal Highlight: Industrial alkyd resins: characterization of …
Journal Highlight: Industrial alkyd resins: characterization of pentaerythritol and phthalic acid esters using integrated mass spectrometry. «spectroscopyNOW.com, Feb 15»
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Phthalates in soil: GC reveals industrial contamination
Six common phthalates were targeted: the dimethyl, diethyl, dibutyl, butyl benzyl, diethylhexyl, and dioctyl esters of phthalic acid. «separationsNOW.com, Jan 15»
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How to Scan Beauty Product Labels for Animal-Derived Ingredients
... Lard, Animal Fat, Stearic Acid, Dihydrogenated Tallow Phthalic Acid Amide, Hydrogenated Tallow Betaine, Oleic, Benzoic, and Myristic Acids ... «One Green Planet, Nov 14»
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Pregnancy and phthalates: Inconclusive conclusions
More than 200 000 tonnes of phthalic acid derivatives, commonly known as phthalates are manufactured each year for use in a wide range of ... «spectroscopyNOW.com, Jul 14»

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