phenolphthalein
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nɔlˈθæl noun Chemistry, Pharmacology.
a white, crystalline compound, C 2 0 H 1 4 O 4 , used as an indicator in acid-base titration and as a laxative.
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phenolphthalein (ˌfiːnɒlˈθeɪliːn, -lɪɪn, -ˈθæl-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| a colourless crystalline compound used in medicine as a laxative and in chemistry as an indicator. Formula: C20H14O4 | |
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Medical Dictionary
phenolphthalein phe·nol·phthal·ein (fē'nōl-thāl'ēn', -thāl'ē-ĭn, -thā'lēn', -thā'lē-ĭn)
n.
A white or pale yellow crystalline powder that is used as an acid-base indicator and as a laxative.
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Science Dictionary
| phenolphthalein (fē'nōl-thāl'ēn') Pronunciation Key
A white or pale-yellow, crystalline powder used as an indicator for acid and basic solutions. In solutions that are either neutral or basic, it is colorless, while it is pink or red in solutions that are alkali. It is also used as a laxative and in making dyes. Chemical formula: C20H14O4. |
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phenolphthalein
an organic compound of the phthalein family that is widely employed as an acid-base indicator and as a laxative.
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Example sentences
The phenolphthalein test is used to presumptively test for the presence of blood.
Add one drop phenolphthalein solution to each standard or sample.
Phenolphthalein is a presumptive test that reacts with the heme molecule present in blood.
My question has to do with the preparation of the phenolphthalein indicator.
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