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polyethylene terephthalate

The correct spelling is polyethylene terephthalate.

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Say it like: Poee-thy-len-e t-ere-fth-ala-te

The correct spelling is polyethylene terephthalate. A thermoplastic resin of the polyester family used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene).

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noun

  1. 1.A thermoplastic resin of the polyester family used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene).

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