terephthalic acid

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terephthalic acid [ˌtɛrɛfˈθælɪk]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white crystalline water-insoluble carboxylic acid used in making polyester resins such as Terylene; 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Formula: C₆H₄(COOH)₂

[from terebene + phthalic acid]

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