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phenolphthalein.

A white or yellowish-white crystalline compound C₂₀H₁₄O₄ used in medicine as a laxative and in analysis as an indicator because its solution is brilliant red in alkalies and is decolorized by acids.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θa.liːn/Received-Pronunciation/ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θeɪ.liːn/Received-Pronunciation/ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæl.i.ɪn/General-American/ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæˌlin/General-American
  1. A white or yellowish-white crystalline compound C₂₀H₁₄O₄ used in medicine as a laxative and in analysis as an indicator because its solution is brilliant red in alkalies and is decolorized by acids.

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    After transfering the acid to a 150-mL Erlenmeyer flask, add 60 mL of deionized water and 2 drops of phenolphthalein.
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From phenol + phthalein.

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