terephthalic acid
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Molecular structure of terephthalic acid
Etymology
Blend of terebic + phthalic acid
Noun
terephthalic acid (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) An aromatic dicarboxylic acid, benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, used in the manufacture of polyesters
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Translations
benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid
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