[thal-uh-sahy-uh-neen, -nin, fthal-] 
| 1. | Also called metal-free phthalocyanine. a blue-green pigment, C3 2H1 8N8, derived from phthalic anhydride. |
| 2. | any of the group of blue or green pigments produced by the interaction of metal-free phthalocyanine and a metal, esp. copper: used chiefly in the manufacture of enamels, printing inks, and automotive finishes. |
| phthal·o·cy·a·nine (thāl'ō-sī'ə-nēn', fthāl'-) n. Any of several stable, light-fast, blue or green organic pigments derived from the basic compound (C6H4C2N)4N4 and used in enamels, printing inks, linoleum, and plastics. [phthal(ic) + cyanine.] |
phthalocyanine phthal·o·cy·a·nine (thāl'ō-sī'ə-nēn')
n.
Any of several stable, light-fast, blue or green organic pigments used in enamels and plastics.
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