triacetate
noun
tri·ac·e·tate
(ˌ)trī-ˈa-sə-ˌtāt 
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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If a patient develops toxicity to 5-FU or capecitabine, and it is recognized immediately, an antidote called uridine triacetate can be administered (at a total cost of >$180,000 USD for medication and care).
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Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Materials like denim, mesh and triacetate were enhanced by a collaboration with Dainese, a leading motorcycle protection company.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 17 June 2024
If not stated in the product name, be sure to look for materials such as Supima cotton, triacetate and certain types of polyester.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 June 2024
Natural beauty of the human face and subtle sensations of temperature are more immediately experienced, captured and presented on the living organism that is cellulose triacetate.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 7 Feb. 2024
How To Remove Polish From Clothing With Acetone First and foremost, see if the fabric contains acetate, triacetate, or modacrylic.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
Cotton, linen, acetate and triacetate also have a high burning rate but this can be alleviated by the application of flame-retardant chemical additives.
—oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022
This Everlane dress is made of triacetate fabric, which is known for being smooth and crease-resistant and ideal for traveling.
—Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022
These instructions are for machine- or hand-washable fabrics such as cotton, denim, linen, nylon, polyester, and spandex; if the care tag says that fabric content includes rayon, silk, triacetate, or wool, the shirt will typically need to be dry cleaned.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2022
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Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Materials like denim, mesh and triacetate were enhanced by a collaboration with Dainese, a leading motorcycle protection company.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 17 June 2024
If not stated in the product name, be sure to look for materials such as Supima cotton, triacetate and certain types of polyester.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 June 2024
Natural beauty of the human face and subtle sensations of temperature are more immediately experienced, captured and presented on the living organism that is cellulose triacetate.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 7 Feb. 2024
How To Remove Polish From Clothing With Acetone First and foremost, see if the fabric contains acetate, triacetate, or modacrylic.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
Cotton, linen, acetate and triacetate also have a high burning rate but this can be alleviated by the application of flame-retardant chemical additives.
—oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022
This Everlane dress is made of triacetate fabric, which is known for being smooth and crease-resistant and ideal for traveling.
—Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022
These instructions are for machine- or hand-washable fabrics such as cotton, denim, linen, nylon, polyester, and spandex; if the care tag says that fabric content includes rayon, silk, triacetate, or wool, the shirt will typically need to be dry cleaned.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2022
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triacetate
noun
tri·ac·e·tate
(ˈ)trī-ˈas-ə-ˌtāt
: a textile fiber or fabric made by the chemical addition of acetate groups to cellulose
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triacetate
noun
tri·ac·e·tate
(ˈ)trī-ˈas-ə-ˌtāt
: an acetate containing three CH3COO groups
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