phenolphthalein

phenolphthalein definition - medical

phe·nol·phthal·ein (fēˌnōl-thălˈēnˌ, -thălˈē-ĭn, -thāˈlēnˌ, -thāˈlē-ĭn)

noun
A white or pale yellow crystalline powder that is used as an acid-base indicator and a laxative.

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