phthaleins

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A form of phthalein — Any of a range of lactones formed by the reaction of phenols with phthalic anhydride.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of phthalein
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phthaleins. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phthaleins

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“phthaleins.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phthaleins. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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