terephthalic acid

ter·eph·thal·ic ac·id

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Definitions of terephthalic acid words

noun terephthalic acid 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. 1
noun terephthalic acid a white crystalline water-insoluble carboxylic acid used in making polyester resins such as Terylene; 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Formula: C6H4(COOH)2 0
noun terephthalic acid a white crystalline powder, C6H4(COOH)2, produced by the oxidation of certain xylene hydrocarbons and used in making plastics, polyester fiber, etc. 0

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; tere(bic) + phthalic

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