Definitions for phthalocyanine

phthalocyanine phthal·o·cy·a·nine

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

Phthalocyanine is a 14 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 29 points.

You can make 1882 anagrams from letters in phthalocyanine (aacehhilnnopty).

Definitions for phthalocyanine

noun

  1. Also called metal-free phthalocyanine. a blue-green pigment, C 32 H 18 N 8 , derived from phthalic anhydride.
  2. 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.

Origin of phthalocyanine

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

Word Value for phthalocyanine
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