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phenolphthalein

/ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæl.i.ɪn/

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What does phenolphthalein mean?

noun

  1. 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.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæl.i.ɪn/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæˌlin//ˌfi.nl̩ˈθeɪˌlin/
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