methyl acetate
noun
: a flammable fragrant liquid C3H6O2 used as a solvent and paint remover and in organic synthesis
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Among the chemicals being used in the plant were hydrogen iodide and methyl acetate, Christensen told reporters, which could be toxic if inhaled and could cause severe burns.
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Arkansas Online, 29 July 2021
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“Methyl acetate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methyl%20acetate. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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