Meanings
nounphthalic anhydride (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryThe acid anhydride of phthalic acid; manufactured by the oxidation of xylene or naphthalene, widely used in the synthesis of dyes, insecticides, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals.
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