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Phthalic acid
WordNet
noun
(1) A colorless acid used to make dyes and perfumes
WiktionaryText
Noun
- Any of three isomeric aromatic organic dicarboxylic acids, C6H4(COOH)2; especially the ortho- isomer manufactured from naphthalene, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes and other compounds.