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Definition of acetate - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
textileslightweight smooth fabric used for linings and dresses
- She wore a dress made of acetate.
2.
chemistryTECH. any salt or ester of acetic acidTECH.
- The solution contained an acetate of sodium.
3.
soundDated temporary audio recording disc coated with soft lacquerDated
- The band recorded their demo on an acetate.
4.
transparencyRare transparent sheet used for overlaysRare
- The teacher used an acetate for the presentation.
Images of acetate
lightweight smooth fabric used for linings and dresses 
temporary audio recording disc coated with soft lacquer 
transparent sheet used for overlays
Expressions with acetate
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synthetic compound from cellulose used in film and textiles
Cellulose acetate is used to make photographic film and fabrics.
liquid used to make things smell like bananas
The candy factory uses amyl acetate for a banana smell.
colorless liquid used as solvent in lacquers
Butyl acetate is often used in nail polish removers.
copper(II) acetate, green crystals used in paint and crop protection
The technician weighed cupric acetate before mixing the solution.
synthetic steroid prescribed for prostate disease, transgender care, birth control, unwanted hair
Cyproterone acetate is prescribed for prostate cancer and sometimes in contraceptive pills.
liquid made from ethanol and acetic acid, used as a solvent
Ethyl acetate is often used to remove nail polish.
synthetic plastic material made from the chemicals ethylene and vinyl acetate
The sandals are made from soft ethylene-vinyl acetate for extra comfort.
colorless compound used as solvent and flavoring
Isoamyl acetate is often used in banana flavoring.
poisonous lead salt used in dyes, medicine, varnish and enamel
The technician labeled the lead acetate bottle with a poison warning.
organic compound found in essential oils and used in perfumes
Linalyl acetate gives lavender its pleasant scent.
synthetic hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is commonly used in contraceptive injections.
colorless volatile liquid with a pleasant odor used as a solvent
Methyl acetate is used in nail polish removers..
synthetic polymer for glue, coatings, sealers
Polyvinyl acetate is used in glue and many paint products.
hydrated sodium acetate with three water units, used as food additive
Sodium acetate trihydrate helps control acidity in some packaged foods.
medication used for emergency contraception
She took ulipristal acetate after unprotected intercourse.
colorless liquid used to make plastics and polyvinyl acetate
Vinyl acetate is used to make polyvinyl acetate glue.
synthetic fiber made from cellulose acetate
Acetate rayon is often used in linings.
Origin of acetate
Latin, acetum (vinegar) + -ate (suffix)
Terms with acetate included in their meaning
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chemistry
isoamyl acetate with a banana-like smell
acr: ethylene-vinyl acetate
soft plastic used in shoes and toys
chemical
mixture of sodium acetate and water
textiles
solution of iron acetate used in textile printing
abr: Polyvinyl Acetate
plastic used in glue, paint, and coatings
art materials
copper acetate used as pigment or fungicide
material
synthetic fiber made from cellulose acetate
textile
fabric made from cellulose acetate fibers
inorganic salt
copper(II) acetate, green crystals used in paint and crop protection
chemistry
synthetic plastic material made from the chemicals ethylene and vinyl acetate
material
made from a plastic formed by combining ethylene with vinyl acetate
science class
hydrated sodium acetate with three water units, used as food additive
chemistry
compound with three acetate groups
chemistry
colorless liquid used to make plastics and polyvinyl acetate
Examples of acetate in a sentence
Acetate is often used in lining for its smooth texture. The chemist added acetate to the mixture. Acetate compounds are often used in textiles. Collectors sought the rare acetate for its unique sound. The acetate was fragile but held precious recordings. She drew diagrams on an acetate for clarity.
Acetates were distributed for the meeting notes.
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- French:acétate, disque acétate, ...
- German:Acetat, Azetat, ...
- Italian:acetato, disco in acetato, ...
- Spanish:acetato, transparencia, ...
- Portuguese:acetato, disco de acetato, ...
- Chinese:醋酸纤维, 醋酸盐, ...
- Japanese:アセテート, 酢酸塩, ...
- Arabic:أَسِيتَات, خَلَّات, ...
- Hebrew:אָצֶטָט, אַקְצֶטָט, ...
- Russian:ацетат, ацетатный диск, ...
- Ukrainian:ацетат, ацетатна платівка, ...
- Hindi:एसीटेट, पारदर्शी शीट, ...
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