phthalocyanine

phthal·o·cy·a·nine

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thal-uh-sahy-uh-neen, -nin, fthal-]
- /ˌθæl əˈsaɪ əˌnin, -nɪn, ˌfθæl-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thal-uh-sahy-uh-neen, -nin, fthal-]
- /ˌθæl əˈsaɪ əˌnin, -nɪn, ˌfθæl-/

Definitions of phthalocyanine word

noun phthalocyanine Also called metal-free phthalocyanine. a blue-green pigment, C 3 2 H 1 8 N 8 , derived from phthalic anhydride. 1
noun phthalocyanine any of the group of blue or green pigments produced by the interaction of metal-free phthalocyanine and a metal, especially copper: used chiefly in the manufacture of enamels, printing inks, and automotive finishes. 1
noun phthalocyanine a cyclic blue-green organic pigment. Formula: (C6H4C2N)4N4H4 0
noun phthalocyanine any of a class of compounds derived by coordination of this compound with a metal atom. They are blue or green pigments used in printing inks, plastics, and enamels 0
noun phthalocyanine a blue-green organic compound, (C6H4C2N)4N4 0
noun phthalocyanine any of a group of brilliant, green or blue pigments that are metal, esp. copper, derivatives of this compound 0

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Origin of phthalocyanine

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; (na)phthal(ene) + -o- + cyanine

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phthalocyanine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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