acetate


Definition: Meaning of, acetate in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈasɪteɪt /

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acetate acetates
  1. [uncountable] a chemical made from acetic acid
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  2. [uncountable] a smooth artificial cloth used to make clothes
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  3. [countable] a transparent sheet that you write or print something on, and that is used with an OVERHEAD PROJECTOR
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acetate used in phrases

  • Cortone Acetate (noun)
    1. trade name Cortone Acetate a corticosteroid hormone normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
  • acetate disk (noun)
    1. a disk coated with cellulose acetate
  • acetate rayon (noun)
    1. a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
  • cellulose acetate (noun)
    1. an ester of acetic acid; used in fibers and fabrics; photographic films and varnishes
  • cupric acetate (noun)
    1. a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
  • ethyl acetate (noun)
    1. a fragrant colourless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavourings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics
  • lead acetate (noun)
    1. Pb[CH3CO]2 a poisonous white solid used in dyeing cotton and in making enamels and varnishes
  • megestrol acetate (noun)
    1. a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
  • norethindrone acetate (noun)
    1. trade name Norlutin a synthetic progestational hormone used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
  • polyvinyl acetate (noun)
    1. a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives
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