phthalein

Noun CEFR B2

ˈθeɪliːn

Definitions

Any of a range of lactones formed by the reaction of phenols with phthalic anhydride.

Equivalents

Españolftaleína

Françaisphtaléine

Portuguêsftaleína

4 more languages

Italianoftaleina

日本語フタレイン

한국어프탈레인

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

phthalic acid phthalic anhydride phthalid phthalide phthalimide phthalimidine

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