Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Noting an acid, a colorless compound, , prepared by the oxidation of various meta (1.3) dialkyl substituted benzene derivatives. It crystallizes in long hair-like needles, melts above 300° C., and sublimes without decomposition.
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- adjective Of or pertaining to
isophthalic acid and its derivatives
Etymologies
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From iso- + phthalic
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Examples
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Mixed xylenes have three major derivatives: Orthoxylene, used mainly in the production of phthalic anhydride; metaxylene, a component of isophthalic acid in the gasoline pool; and paraxylene, used primarily in the production of polyethylene terephthalate
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Dublin, Ohio, increased the price of its specialty, general-purpose, and isophthalic resins by 3¢/lb.
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