phthalate

noun

phthal·​ate ˈtha-ˌlāt 

: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents

Examples of phthalate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Kitsch Rosemary and Biotin Shampoo Bar—which is free of sulfates, parabens, silicones, phthalates, and artificial fragrances—has garnered a large fan base with over 8,000 shoppers in the past month alone and for good reason. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Testing found one chemical in all of the chickens except ShopRite’s – phthalates. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 June 2026

The oil-free formula dissolves makeup without using fragrances, parabens, phthalates, alcohol, or other unwanted ingredients. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

All products made by MERSEA are made ethically, and their scent lines are cruelty-free and made without the use of sulfates, parabens and phthalates. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing phthalate

• dibutyl phthalate

Rhymes for phthalate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Medical Definition

phthalate

noun

phthal·​ate ˈthal-ˌāt 

: a salt or ester of phthalic acid