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Meaning of PHENOLPHTHALEIN
Pronunciation:
`feenâl'theyleen
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Definition:
[n]
a
laxative
used
in
many
preparations
under
various
trade
names
;
also
used
as
an
acid
-
base
indicator
in
titrations
involving
weak
acids
and
strong
bases
because
it
is
brilliant
red
at
high
alkalinity
and
colorless
below
pH
8
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See Also:
acid-base indicator
,
laxative
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