terephthaloyl

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noun

A radical formally derived from terephthalic acid, by removal of either or both hydroxyl groups

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Meanings

nounterephthaloyl (uncountable)
  1. especiallyin compoundsuncountablechemistryA radical formally derived from terephthalic acid, by removal of either or both hydroxyl groups

Origin

From terephthalic + -yl.

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APA

terephthaloyl. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/terephthaloyl

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“terephthaloyl.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/terephthaloyl. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “terephthaloyl,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/terephthaloyl.

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