polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE) | chemical compound | Britannica.com
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), a strong, stiff synthetic fibre and resin, and a member of the polyester family of polymers. PET is spun into fibres for permanent-press fabrics, blow-molded into disposable beverage bottles, and extruded into pho...