| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
phthalic acid n.
A colorless crystalline organic acid prepared from naphthalene and used in the synthesis of dyes and other organic compounds.
| phthalic acid (thāl'ĭk, fthāl'-) Pronunciation Key
A colorless, crystalline organic acid prepared from naphthalene and used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes, and other organic compounds. Chemical formula: C8H6O4. |