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terephthalic acid
[ ter-ef-thal-ik, ter- ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 8 H 6 O 2 , the para isomer of phthalic acid: used chiefly in the manufacture of resins and textile fibers.
terephthalic acid
/ ˌtɛrɛfˈθælɪk /
noun
- a white crystalline water-insoluble carboxylic acid used in making polyester resins such as Terylene; 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Formula: C 6 H 4 (COOH) 2
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Origin of terephthalic acid1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of terephthalic acid1
C20: from terebene + phthalic acid
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