Phenolphthalein
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θa.liːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phenolphthalein is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A white or yellowish-white crystalline compound C₂₀H₁₄O₄ used in medicine as a laxative and in analysis as an indicator because its solution is brilliant red in alkalies and is decolorized by acids.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A white or yellowish-white crystalline compound C₂₀H₁₄O₄ used in medicine as a laxative and in analysis as an indicator because its solution is brilliant red in alkalies and is decolorized by acids.
Word Forms
- phenolphthaleins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phenolphthalin, phenolsulphonphthalein, phenolsulfonphthalein, cresolphthalein, xylenolphthalein, tetrachlorophenolphthalein.
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