terephthalate

American  

[ter-ef-thal-eyt, -it, tuh-ref-thuh-leyt] / ˌtɛr ɛfˈθæl eɪt, -ɪt, təˈrɛf θəˌleɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a salt or ester of terephthalic acid.

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Etymology

Origin of terephthalate

First recorded in 1865–70; terephthal(ic acid) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

To better understand how light affects plastic breakdown, the researchers exposed polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polylactic acid, and polybutylene adipate co terephthalate microplastics to water under both dark and ultraviolet conditions for up to 96 hours.

From Science Daily

The book series draws its name, by the way, from the recording tape upon which the group imprinted their masterworks, those “ribbons of rust”—iron oxide bonded to polyethylene terephthalate.

From Salon

To their surprise, most of the particles were not polyethylene terephthalate, or PET — the material most water bottles are made of.

From Salon

One common one was polyethylene terephthalate or PET.

From Science Daily

PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a type of clear plastic that is commonly used for single-use water bottles.

From Los Angeles Times