phthalic

[thal-ik, fthal-]

phthal·ic

[thal-ik, fthal-]
adjective Chemistry.
of or derived from phthalic acid.

Origin:
1855–60; (na)phthal(ene) + -ic
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Phthalic is always a great word to know.
So is labile. Does it mean:
a compound capable of changing state or becoming inactive when subjected to heat or radiation
a compound in which oxygen is bonded to one or more electropositive atoms
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phthalic phthal·ic (thāl'ĭk, fthāl'-)
adj.

  1. Relating to or derived from naphthalene.

  2. Relating to phthalic acid.

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