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phthalimide
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phthalimide, n. [Phthalic + imide.].
An imido derivative of phthalic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance, C6H4.(CO)2NH , which has itself (like succinimide) acid properties, and forms a series of salts. Cf. Imido acid , under Imido. [1913 Webster]
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