acetate

noun

ac·e·tate ˈa-sə-ˌtāt

: a salt or ester of acetic acid

: cellulose acetate

also : something (such as a textile fiber) made from cellulose acetate

: a phonograph recording disk made of an acetate or coated with cellulose acetate

Examples of acetate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Totally coincidentally, n-pentyl acetate is what gives bananas their signature odor. —

Rachel Feltman, Popular Science, 30 Aug. 2023 And, for everyday, a good pair of sunglasses is essential, ideally in a black acetate. —

Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2023 To do this, the team applied a coat of a substance called ethylene-vinyl acetate. —

Jackie Appel, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2023 Made with thick acetate, the frames are capable of standing up to windy environments and keeping eyes protected. —

Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 14 June 2023 The acetate is then pumped into a growing chamber to feed the mushrooms, which can plump up in the dark in a matter of weeks. —

Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 12 June 2023 Both zinc gluconate and zinc acetate have been shown to be effective in helping shorten cold duration when taken as zinc lozenges.15 Can zinc raise testosterone levels? —

Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 25 July 2023 Look for towels made of fabrics like microfiber or PVA (Polyvinyl acetate) that are soft against the skin and provide optimal moisture absorption. —

Talene Appleton, menshealth.com, 26 May 2023 The Joomra Pillow Slide Sandals are made from ethylene vinyl acetate (aka: EVA), which is a lightweight, durable, and super breathable material. —

Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 May 2023 See More

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