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English noun: phenolphthalein

1. phenolphthalein (artifact) 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


Broader (hypernym)acid-base indicator, laxative









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