Polyethylene Terephthalate Definition

terəfthalāt
noun
A thermoplastic polyester, (CH2CH2OCOC6H4COO)n, formed from ethylene glycol, used as a plastic resin to make fabrics, beverage bottles, film, etc.
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A polyester used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene).

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