terephthalate


terephthalate

(təˈrɛfθəˌleɪt) n (Chemistry) chem a derivative of terephthalic acid

ter•eph•thal•ate

(ˌtɛr ɛfˈθæl eɪt, -ɪt, təˈrɛf θəˌleɪt)

n. a salt or ester of terephthalic acid. [1865–70]