terephthalate

English

Etymology

From terephthalic +‎ -ate.

Noun

terephthalate (plural terephthalates)

1. (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of terephthalic acid

Derived terms

• dimethyl terephthalate
• polybutylene terephthalate
• polyethylene terephthalate

 

Translations

Translations

• French: téréphtalate (fr)