English Explanatory Dictionary

terephthalic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An aromatic dicarboxylic acid, benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, used in the manufacture of polyesters

Word forms

terephthalic acid

Etymology

Blend of terebic + phthalic acid.

Related words

terephthalate phthalic acid
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