dibutyl phthalate

noun

The organic compound with chemical formula C₁₆H₂₂O₄, used as a plasticizer and ectoparasiticide.

Meanings

noundibutyl phthalate (countable and uncountable, plural dibutyl phthalates)

plural dibutyl phthalates · alternative dibutylphthalate

  1. countableuncountablechemistryThe organic compound with chemical formula C₁₆H₂₂O₄, used as a plasticizer and ectoparasiticide.
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