phenolphthalein (n)

n03922109

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a laxative used in many preparations under various trade names
def 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
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Hypernym laxative; acid-base indicator
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Hyponym laxative; acid-base indicator

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