triacetate
tri·ac·e·tate
noun \(ˌ)trī-ˈa-sə-ˌtāt\Definition of TRIACETATE
1
: an acetate containing three CH3COO− groups
2
: a textile fiber or fabric consisting of cellulose that is completely or almost completely acetylated
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First Known Use: 1895
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