Polyethylene terephtalate

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  • polyethylene terephtalate
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  • 1) A thermoplastic polyester resin made from ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid; melts at 265°C; used to make films or fibers. 2) Type of plastic used to make artificial fibres and plastic bottles, which can be recycled.
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  • http://eurovoc.europa.eu/1837