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phenolphthalein
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International Scientific Vocabulary phenol + phthalein any of various xanthene dyes, from phthalic acid
1875, in the meaning defined above
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“Phenolphthalein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenolphthalein. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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