noun
- Plural of phthalin; organic compounds derived from phthalic anhydride, used as dyes, indicators, and in various chemical applications.
Usage: chemistry; technical term; plural form
Examples
- Phthalins are widely used in the textile industry as synthetic dyes.
- The laboratory synthesized several phthalins for use as pH indicators.
- Phenolphthalein is one of the most common phthalins used in analytical chemistry.
- Different phthalins exhibit varying color changes depending on pH levels.
- Industrial chemists developed new phthalins with improved stability and color properties.