Meaning of ACETATE
Pronunciation: | | 'asi`teyt
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WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] a fabric made from cellulose acetate fibers
- [n] a salt or ester of acetic acid
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ACETATE is a 7 letter word that starts with A. |
| Synonyms: | | acetate rayon, ethanoate |
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| See Also: | | cellulose acetate, lead acetate, rayon, salt, sugar of lead | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \Ac"e*tate\, n. [L. acetum vinegar, fr. acere to be
sour.] (Chem.)
A salt formed by the union of acetic acid with a base or
positive radical; as, acetate of lead, acetate of potash.
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | A salt or ester of acetic acid; specifically, a synthetic textile fiber made from partially hydrolyzed cellulose acetate, or a plastic-like film made from cellulose triacetate. |
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