polyethylene terephthalate
Noun
Meaning
polyethylene terephthalate
A thermoplastic resin of the polyester family used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene).
Synonyms
pet
pete
polyamide
plexiglass
polytetrafluoroethylene
polyphosphoric acid
polybutylene
petp
pet-e
pet-p