[ ˌtɛrəf'θalɪk ]
■ noun Chemistry a crystalline organic acid used in making polyester resins and other polymers.
Origin
C19: blend of terebic 'of or from turpentine' (from terebinth ) and phthalic acid .
[ ˌtɛrəf'θalɪk ]
■ noun Chemistry a crystalline organic acid used in making polyester resins and other polymers.
Origin
C19: blend of terebic 'of or from turpentine' (from terebinth ) and phthalic acid .
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