phthalate

English

Etymology

From phthal(ic) +‎ -ate, after French phtalate, shortened from naphtalate (“naphthalate”).

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/

Noun

phthalate (plural phthalates)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a phthalic acid.
    • 2018, Patrick Greenfield, The Guardian, 29 March:
      Researchers investigating levels of phthalates in the human body, which have been linked to asthma, breast cancer, type 2 diabetes and fertility issues in the past few years, were found to be nearly 35% higher in participants who had eaten out the previous day compared with those who stayed at home.

Derived terms
Derived terms
  • di-2-ethylhexylphlatate (DEHP)
  • di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
  • di-isononyl phthalate (DINP)
  • di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP)
  • glycerine phthalate

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