phthalin (countable and uncountable, plural phthalins)
(chemistry) A colourless crystalline substance obtained by reduction from phthalein, into which it is easily converted by oxidation.
(chemistry) Any of the series of which phthalin proper is the type.
Source: Wiktionary
Phthal"in, n. (Chem.)
Definition: A colorless crystalline substance obtained by reduction from phthaleĂŻn, into which it is easily converted by oxidation; hence, any one of the series of which phthalin proper is the type.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
30 June 2025
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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
