terephthalic acid
[ ter-ef-thal-ik, ter- ]
/ ˈtɛr ɛfˈθæl ɪk, ˌtɛr- /
noun Chemistry.
a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C8H6O2, the para isomer of phthalic acid: used chiefly in the manufacture of resins and textile fibers.
Words nearby terephthalic acid
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British Dictionary definitions for terephthalic acid
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
Word Origin for terephthalic acid
C20: from
terebene +
phthalic acid