phthalate

noun

phthal·​ate ˈtha-ˌlāt How to pronounce phthalate (audio)
: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents

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The hair colors are free of ammonia, PPD, resorcinol, parabens, phthalates, gluten, SLS, and titanium, and are Leaping Bunny Certified. Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 It’s designed for people with dry and combination skin, providing deep hydration and nourishment without harmful fragrances, parabens, or phthalates. Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Formulated for all skin types, the cream is vegan, formulated without gluten, GMOs, parabens, fragrance, sulfates, silicones, phthalates, DEA, heavy metals, talc, and petrolatum/paraffin/mineral oil. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Many plastics contain bisphenol A and phthalates, which are endocrine disruptors. Devika Rao, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for phthalate 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of phthalate was in 1863

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“Phthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthalate. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

phthalate

noun
phthal·​ate ˈthal-ˌāt How to pronounce phthalate (audio)
: a salt or ester of phthalic acid
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