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)
- (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.
- 2018, Patrick Greenfield, The Guardian, 29 March:
Derived terms
Derived terms
- di-2-ethylhexylphlatate (DEHP)
- di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
- di-isononyl phthalate (DINP)
- di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP)
- glycerine phthalate
Translations
salt or ester
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