terephthalate

noun

tere·phthal·ate ˌter-ə(f)-ˈtha-ˌlāt

: a salt or ester of terephthalic acid

especially : a dimethyl-ester that is a major starting material for polyester fibers and coatings

Examples of terephthalate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Researchers found that air samples taken from the playful marine mammals’ blow holes contained plastic polymer fibers and particles — including polyester and polyethylene terephthalate, or PET (the plastic used to make water bottles, string cheese wrappers and microwavable food trays). —

Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024 The microplastics included polymers—chemical compounds that form plastic—such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a component of plastic packaging like water bottles. —

Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024 Through their program called Ocean Impact Plastic, recovered, usable PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics are made into GOT BAGS, while other plastics are diverted to appropriate recycling centers. —

Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 11 Sep. 2024 The funding will help Indorama reach its goal of promoting a circular economy as a leader in global polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling, the group said. —

Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for terephthalate

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