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

It’s made with food-grade stainless steel that is both BPA and phthalate free, and also features a leakproof lid that easily glides back and forth to open or close. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

All of their yoga mats are free of dyes, toxic chemicals and phthalates. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Another food container set that has Patton’s seal of approval is this one from Ziploc, which includes six 4-cup plastic containers crafted without BPA and phthalates. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

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

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