Polyethylene terephthalate
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) is a type of plastic commonly used in packaging and textile industries.
Pronunciation
Polyethylene terephthalate is pronounced as /ˌpɒliːˈɛθɪliːn ˌtɛrɪˈfθæleɪt/.
Etymology
The term "Polyethylene terephthalate" is derived from its chemical structure. "Poly" is a Greek word meaning "many", "ethylene" is a hydrocarbon derived from ethene, and "terephthalate" is an ester of terephthalic acid.
Description
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family. It is used in synthetic fibers, beverage, food and other liquid containers, thermoforming applications, and engineering resins often in combination with glass fiber.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Polyethylene terephthalate
- Wikipedia's article - Polyethylene terephthalate
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