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isophthalic

isophthalic

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Relating to a kind of acid used to make plastics and resins
  • adjective
  • /ˌaɪsəˈfθælɪk/
  • Specialized
: isoftálico
  • The side body panels are made in open-faced molds from glass fibers, which provide the reinforcement, and isophthalic polyester, a thermoset resin that hardens into a tough matrix.

Examples

  • The isophthalic polyester resin is ideal for applications requiring high resistance to chemicals and heat.

  • The scientist used isophthalic acid to create stronger polymers in her latest research.

  • In the manufacturing process, the company replaced traditional resins with isophthalic materials for improved durability.

Surface Forms

isophthalic positive

Morphology

isophthalic = phthalic (semi-transparent) = iso + phthalic + iso

Formed by adding the chemical combining prefix 'iso-' to 'phthalic'; the relation is clear within chemistry but the parts are specialized and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

The word isophthalic begins with the prefix iso- meaning 'same', and the phthalic part names a common chemical family, phthalic acid, used in dyes and plastics. So, isophthalic describes a particular form of that acid or things made from it, which is why you see it in descriptions of polymers and resins.