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terephthalic acid
terephthalic acid (ˌtɛrɛfˈθælɪk) n (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[C20: from terebene + phthalic acid]ter′eph•thal′ic ac′id (ˈtɛr ɛfˈθæl ɪk, ˌtɛr-) n. a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C8H6O2, the para isomer of phthalic acid: used chiefly in the manufacture of resins and textile fibers. [1855–60; tere(bic acid) a terpene derivative (tereb (inth) + -ic) + phthalic] Translationsterephthalic acid
terephthalic acid[¦ter·əf¦thal·ik ′as·əd] (organic chemistry) C6H4(COOH)2 A combustible white powder, insoluble in water, soluble in alkalies, sublimes above 300°C; used to make polyester resins for fibers and films and as an analytical reagent and poultry-feed additive. Also known as para-phthalic acid; TPA. See TPA See TPA |