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Terephthalic
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What's The Definition Of Terephthalic?Synonyms | Synonyms for Terephthalic: Related Terms | Find terms related to Terephthalic: See Also | Terephthalic In Webster's Dictionary \Ter`eph*thal"ic\, a. [Terebene + phthalic.]
(Chem.)
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a dibasic acid of the
aromatic series, metameric with phthalic acid, and obtained,
as a tasteless white crystalline powder, by the oxidation of
oil of turpentine; -- called also {paraphthalic acid}. Cf.
{Phthalic}.
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