c6h4co2h2

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c6h4co2h2 - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Phthalic \Phthal"ic\, a. [Naphthalene + -ic.] (Chem.)
     Pertaining to, or designating, a dibasic acid obtained by the
     oxidation of naphthalene and allied substances.
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     Phthalic acid (Chem.), a white crystalline substance,
        C6H4.(CO2H)2, analogous to benzoic acid, and employed in
        the brilliant dyestuffs called the phthaleins.
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