I. ˈthaˌlāt noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary phthal- + -ate, n. suffix
: a salt or ester of phthalic acid
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: phthal- + -ate, v. suffix
: to treat with or combine with phthalic acid or phthalic anhydride