phthalic
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phthal·ic
(thăl'ĭk, fthăl'-) 
adj.
adj.
- Of, relating to, or derived from naphthalene.
- Relating to phthalic acid.
[Short for naphthalic acid : NAPHTHAL(ENE) + -IC.]
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