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plural phthalates
(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a phthalic acid. quotations examples
Researchers investigating levels of phthalates in the human body, which have been linked to asthma, breast cancer, type 2 diabetes and fertility issues in the past few years, were found to be nearly 35% higher in participants who had eaten out the previous day compared with those who stayed at home.
2018 March 29, Patrick Greenfield, The Guardian