Associations to the word «Acetate»

Wiktionary

ACETATE, noun. (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of acetic acid.
ACETATE, noun. Cellulose acetate
ACETATE, noun. A transparent sheet used for overlays.
ACETATE, noun. A disc of aluminium covered in a wax used to make demonstration copies of a phonograph record.

Dictionary definition

ACETATE, noun. A salt or ester of acetic acid.
ACETATE, noun. A fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate.

Wise words

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