Definition of terephthalic acid in English:

terephthalic acid

nounˌtɛrəfˈθalɪkˌterəfˌTHalik ˈasid

mass nounChemistry

A crystalline organic acid used in making polyester resins and other polymers.
〔化〕酞酸，对苯二酸
The para-isomer of phthalic acid; chemical formula: C₆H₄(COOH)₂
Example sentencesExamples
- Polyesters were first produced in England in 1941 by condensing ethylene glycol with terephthalic acid.
- John R. Whinfield and J. Dickson continued Carother's research and made a polyester with terephthalic acid in 1941.
- Chen still plans to take back a leading role any time, including at Tuntex Petrochemicals Inc, which is a major manufacturer of purified terephthalic acid that has started to turn profitable.

Origin

Mid 19th century: blend of terebic 'of or from turpentine' (from terebinth) and phthalic acid.

Definition of terephthalic acid in US English:

terephthalic acid

nounˌterəfˌTHalik ˈasid

Chemistry

A crystalline organic acid used in making polyester resins and other polymers.
〔化〕酞酸，对苯二酸
The para-isomer of phthalic acid; chemical formula: C₆H₄(COOH)₂
Example sentencesExamples
- John R. Whinfield and J. Dickson continued Carother's research and made a polyester with terephthalic acid in 1941.
- Polyesters were first produced in England in 1941 by condensing ethylene glycol with terephthalic acid.
- Chen still plans to take back a leading role any time, including at Tuntex Petrochemicals Inc, which is a major manufacturer of purified terephthalic acid that has started to turn profitable.

Origin

Mid 19th century: blend of terebic ‘of or from turpentine’ (from terebinth) and phthalic acid.

词汇	terephthalic acid
释义	Definition of terephthalic acid in English: terephthalic acid nounˌtɛrəfˈθalɪkˌterəfˌTHalik ˈasid mass nounChemistry A crystalline organic acid used in making polyester resins and other polymers. 〔化〕酞酸，对苯二酸 The para-isomer of phthalic acid; chemical formula: C₆H₄(COOH)₂ Example sentencesExamples Polyesters were first produced in England in 1941 by condensing ethylene glycol with terephthalic acid. John R. Whinfield and J. Dickson continued Carother's research and made a polyester with terephthalic acid in 1941. Chen still plans to take back a leading role any time, including at Tuntex Petrochemicals Inc, which is a major manufacturer of purified terephthalic acid that has started to turn profitable. Origin Mid 19th century: blend of terebic 'of or from turpentine' (from terebinth) and phthalic acid. Definition of terephthalic acid in US English: terephthalic acid nounˌterəfˌTHalik ˈasid Chemistry A crystalline organic acid used in making polyester resins and other polymers. 〔化〕酞酸，对苯二酸 The para-isomer of phthalic acid; chemical formula: C₆H₄(COOH)₂ Example sentencesExamples John R. Whinfield and J. Dickson continued Carother's research and made a polyester with terephthalic acid in 1941. Polyesters were first produced in England in 1941 by condensing ethylene glycol with terephthalic acid. Chen still plans to take back a leading role any time, including at Tuntex Petrochemicals Inc, which is a major manufacturer of purified terephthalic acid that has started to turn profitable. Origin Mid 19th century: blend of terebic ‘of or from turpentine’ (from terebinth) and phthalic acid.
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