What does terephthalic acid mean?
Definitions for terephthalic acid
ˈtɛr ɛfˈθæl ɪk, ˌtɛr-tereph·thal·ic acid
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terephthalic acidnoun
An aromatic dicarboxylic acid, benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, used in the manufacture of polyesters
Wikidata
Terephthalic acid
Terephthalic acid is the organic compound with formula C6H4(COOH)2. This colourless solid is a commodity chemical, used principally as a precursor to the polyester PET, used to make clothing and plastic bottles. Several million tonnes are produced annually. It is one of three isomeric phthalic acids.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of terephthalic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of terephthalic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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