terephthalate
noun
tere·phthal·ate
ˌter-ə(f)-ˈtha-ˌlāt 
: a salt or ester of terephthalic acid
especially
: a dimethyl-ester that is a major starting material for polyester fibers and coatings
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One item that made the list is polyethylene terephthalate, more commonly known as PET resin, the thermoplastic used to make plastic bottles.
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Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2025
Symbol 1 – Polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, widely used in soda bottles.
—Alex Jordan, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
The research team is currently working to see if these marine fungi can break down other forms of plastics, such as polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
For him, distinguishing between polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene terephthalate is child’s play.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2025
Symbol 1 – Polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, widely used in soda bottles.
—Alex Jordan, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
The research team is currently working to see if these marine fungi can break down other forms of plastics, such as polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
For him, distinguishing between polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene terephthalate is child’s play.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Terephthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terephthalate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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