acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈa-sə-ˌtāt 
1
: a salt or ester of acetic acid
2
: cellulose acetate
also
: something (such as a textile fiber) made from cellulose acetate
3
: a phonograph recording disk made of an acetate or coated with cellulose acetate
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With innovative metal and acetate frames, the collection blends dynamic design with a striking aesthetic.
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Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
The slides are made entirely of ethylene vinyl acetate, otherwise known as EVA, the material found in the cushioning of most sneakers and tennis shoes.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
These medium-sized glasses feature a chunky wayfarer-oval shape crafted from durable acetate.
—Nora Colomer
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Some bacteria, including several identified as protective in this study, produce short-chain fatty acids such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate, which can influence brain signaling and inflammation.
—New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
The slides are made entirely of ethylene vinyl acetate, otherwise known as EVA, the material found in the cushioning of most sneakers and tennis shoes.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
These medium-sized glasses feature a chunky wayfarer-oval shape crafted from durable acetate.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Some bacteria, including several identified as protective in this study, produce short-chain fatty acids such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate, which can influence brain signaling and inflammation.
—New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Acetate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acetate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈas-ə-ˌtāt
1
: a chemical compound formed by the reaction of acetic acid with another substance
2
: something made from acetate or from cellulose and acetate combined
Medical Definition
acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈas-ə-ˌtāt
: a salt or ester of acetic acid
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