acetate

[ as-i-teyt ]

noun
  1. Chemistry. a salt or ester ofacetic acid.

  2. Also called acetate rayon. a synthetic filament, yarn, or fabric composed of a derivative of the acetic ester of cellulose, differing from viscose rayon in having greater strength when wet and greater sensitivity to high temperatures.

  1. a sheet of clear plastic film fastened over the front of artwork for protection, as an overlay, or the like.

  2. a slow-burning base material, cellulose triacetate, used for motion-picture film to minimize fire hazard during projection, and also for animation cells.

Origin of acetate

1
First recorded in 1820–30; acet- + -ate2

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British Dictionary definitions for acetate

acetate

/ (ˈæsɪˌteɪt) /


noun
  1. any salt or ester of acetic acid, containing the monovalent ion CH 3 COO or the group CH 3 COO-: Systematic name: ethanoate

  2. (modifier) consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group CH 3 COO-: acetate group or radical

  1. a sound recording disc composed of an acetate lacquer coating on an aluminium or plastic base: used for demonstration or other short-term purposes

Origin of acetate

1
C19: from acetic + -ate 1

Derived forms of acetate

  • acetated, adjective

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Scientific definitions for acetate

acetate

[ ăsĭ-tāt′ ]


  1. A salt or ester of acetic acid. Salts of acetic acid contain a metal attached to the acetic acid radical CH3COO. Esters contain another radical, such as ethyl, attached to the acetic acid radical.

  2. Cellulose acetate or a product made from it, especially fibers or film.

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