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

Examples of triacetate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Call a professional to treat the stain if your couch fabric contains acetate or triacetate, since solvents could damage the fabric. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for triacetate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate
• angulate

Kids Definition

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

Medical Definition

triacetate

noun

tri·​ac·​e·​tate (ˈ)trī-ˈas-ə-ˌtāt 

: an acetate containing three CH₃COO groups