polyethylene terephthalate

== English == === Etymology === From polyethylene +‎ terephthalate. === Pronunciation === === Noun === polyethylene terephthalate (organic chemistry) A thermoplastic resin of the polyester family used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene). Synonyms: (initialisms) PET, PET-E, PETE, PET-P, PETP Hypernym: polyester ==== Derived terms ==== PETase ==== Translations ====