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Recent Examples on the Web In Kevlar, the chains of molecules—the long strings of terephthalic acid and other chemical compounds—line up parallel, like soldiers in a military parade. — Kenneth R. Rosen, Wired, "The Illusion of Perfect Protection," 6 Apr. 2020 The researchers behind its discovery showed that the enzyme degrades PET into mono(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalic acid (MHET). — The Economist, "An enzyme that digests plastic could boost recycling," 16 Apr. 2018

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“Terephthalic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terephthalic%20acid. Accessed 4 Dec. 2020.