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terephthalate

terephthalate

9.9
Containing chemical parts used to make plastics and fibres
  • adjective
  • /ˌtɛrəfˈθælət/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tereftalato
  • The new plastic bottles are made from a terephthalate polymer for increased durability.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the effects of terephthalate coatings on preventing metal corrosion.

  • A terephthalate compound was used in the production of synthetic fibers for clothing.

  • The new terephthalate materials are environmentally friendly.

  • Researchers are studying the effects of terephthalate in various applications.

  • The new plastic bottles are made from a terephthalate polymer for increased durability.

  • A terephthalate compound was used in the production of synthetic fibers for clothing.

  • The new terephthalate materials are environmentally friendly.

Surface Forms

terephthalate positive

Morphology

terephthalate = terephthalic (opaque) = terephthal + ate

This is a specialized chemical formation from the technical stem 'terephthalic' plus the salt/ester suffix '-ate', so the meaning is not recoverable for an average learner.

Etymology

Terephthalate comes from the chemical name terephthalic plus the common ending -ate, where -ate means 'salt or ester' of an acid in chemistry. So, if something is described as terephthalate it contains or is made from those terephthalic groups, as in some plastics and protective coatings.