Meanings
noundiethyl phthalate (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryThe di-ethyl ester of phthalic acid; a clear liquid used as a solvent, insect repellent and in perfumes.
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diethyl phthalate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diethyl%20phthalate
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