Associations to the word «Phthalic»

Wiktionary

PHTHALIC, adjective. (chemistry) of, relating to, or derived from naphthalene or phthalic acid
PHTHALIC ACID, noun. (organic compound) Any of three isomeric aromatic organic dicarboxylic acids, C6H4(COOH)2; especially the ortho- isomer manufactured from naphthalene, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes and other compounds.
PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE, noun. (organic compound) 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.

Wise words

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb