English words starting with pht
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Phthalate
ˈθæl.eɪtMeanings of Phthalate:
nounA salt or ester of phthalic acid.
Usage examples:
The group also warns consumers about toys that pose toxic hazards and urges manufacturers to volunt…
Meanings of Phthalazine:
nounAn aromatic heterocyclic base, c₈ h₆ n₂, whose molecule resembles that of naphthalene with the carbon atoms at positions 2 and 3 replaced by nitrogen; 2,3-benzodiazine, 2,3-diazanaphthalene.
Meanings of Phthalein:
nounAny of a series of organic dyes produced by replacing the oxygen atom of one of the c=o groups of phthalic anhydride by two (substituted) phenyl groups. frequently attributive, especially in "phthalein dye".
Meanings of Phthaleine:
nounAny of a series of organic dyes produced by replacing the oxygen atom of one of the c=o groups of phthalic anhydride by two (substituted) phenyl groups. frequently attributive, especially in "phthalein dye".
Meanings of Phthalide:
noun†(a) phthalic anhydride. obsolete. (b) a lactone, c₆ h₄ (ch₂)(co)o, obtainable by the reduction of phthalic anhydride.
Meanings of Phthalimide:
nounA bicyclic compound, c₆ h₄ (co)₂ nh, which is the imide analogue of phthalic anhydride, obtained by reacting the latter with ammonium hydroxide or ammonium carbonate and used in the manufacture of drugs (including thalidomide), pesticides, etc.
Phthalocyanine
ˌ(f)θaləʊˈsʌɪəniːnMeanings of Phthalocyanine:
nounA greenish-blue crystalline dye of the porphyrin group.
Usage examples:
In general, these newer drugs have been based on the structure of chlorin, purpurin, phthalocyanine…
Meanings of Phthalyl:
nounA radical derived from phthalic acid by the loss of one or both hydroxyl groups.
Meanings of Phthalylsulfathiazole:
nounAn antibiotic of the sulphonamide class which is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is used chiefly to reduce the bacterial flora of the bowel before surgery.
Meanings of Phthanite:
nounA compact cryptocrystalline siliceous rock, usually containing some graphite and argillaceous material (clay).
Meanings of Phthiocol:
nounA yellow crystalline pigment, c₁₁ h₈ o₃, originally isolated from tuberculosis bacilli, which has the action of vitamin k; 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone.
Meanings of Phthiriasis:
nounInfestation with lice; (in later use) specifically infestation with pubic (crab) lice (phthirus pubis).
Meanings of Phthirophagous:
adjectiveLouse-eating. also figurative (in depreciative use).
Meanings of Phthisiogenesis:
nounThe causation and development of tuberculosis.
Meanings of Phthisiologist:
nounAn expert or specialist in tuberculosis.
Meanings of Phthisiology:
nounThe scientific study of tuberculosis; a branch of medicine dealing with tuberculosis.
Meanings of Phthisiophobia:
nounAn irrational or exaggerated fear of tuberculosis.
Meanings of Phthisiotherapy:
nounThe treatment of tuberculosis.
Phthisis
ˈ(f)θʌɪsɪsMeanings of Phthisis:
nounPulmonary tuberculosis or a similar progressive wasting disease.
Usage examples:
He learned to recognize pneumonia, bronchiectasis, pleurisy, emphysema, pneumothorax, phthisis, and…
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