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
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Seven different types of microplastics were detected, with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polypropylene (PP) the most prevalent, according to the study.
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Jack Guy, CNN, 19 June 2024
The same was seen with Polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, another common source of plastic, which recent research suggests may be harmful.
—Will Stone, NPR, 22 May 2024
For example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) often appeared as chunky micrometer-sized shards, likely sloughed off from the bottles themselves, which are frequently made out of PET.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024
Some chemicals, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene (PE), were found in all three brands.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
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Jack Guy, CNN, 19 June 2024
The same was seen with Polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, another common source of plastic, which recent research suggests may be harmful.
—Will Stone, NPR, 22 May 2024
For example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) often appeared as chunky micrometer-sized shards, likely sloughed off from the bottles themselves, which are frequently made out of PET.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024
Some chemicals, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene (PE), were found in all three brands.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
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“Terephthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terephthalate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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