PET
Definition: A saturated, thermoplastic, polyester resin made by condensing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid, which has assumed a role of primacy in fibers and molding materials.
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Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET
Definition: A saturated, thermoplastic, polyester resin made by condensing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid, which has assumed a role of primacy in fibers and molding materials.
It is extremely hard, wear-resistant, dimensionally stable, resistant to chemicals, and has good dielectric properties. Also known as POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL TEREPHTHALATE. See also POLYESTERS, SATURATED.
PET
Definition: A saturated, thermoplastic, polyester resin made by condensing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid, which has assumed a role of primacy in fibers and molding materials.
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