acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈa-sə-ˌtāt 
1
: a salt or ester of acetic acid
2
: cellulose acetate
also
: something (such as a textile fiber) made from cellulose acetate
3
: a phonograph recording disk made of an acetate or coated with cellulose acetate
Examples of acetate in a Sentence
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The sandals are made from ethylene vinyl acetate, a resin material that’s malleable like rubber, but softer to the touch.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Using a femtosecond laser, the researchers welded together solar panel glass without the use of polymers such as ethylene vinyl acetate.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
Then vinyl, which is about five generations down from an acetate.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2024
Hair Rituel The Invisible Hold Hair Spray Infused with pro-vitamin B5 and vitamin E acetate, this gossamer-light spray holds shape in place while adding texture and volume.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2023
That acetate, which is much less toxic than acetaldehyde, is then further broken down into water and carbon dioxide and eliminated from the body.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2023
The series also points out some of those cases were likely caused by vitamin C acetate – found in the black market.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Oct. 2023
The brush is made of Italian acetate available in a range of patterns and colors like tortoiseshell, terrazzo, and pistachio.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
These waterproof ankle boots have smooth rubber uppers and thick yet lightweight EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate, a flexible rubber-like thermoplastic) outsoles.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Using a femtosecond laser, the researchers welded together solar panel glass without the use of polymers such as ethylene vinyl acetate.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
Then vinyl, which is about five generations down from an acetate.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2024
Hair Rituel The Invisible Hold Hair Spray Infused with pro-vitamin B5 and vitamin E acetate, this gossamer-light spray holds shape in place while adding texture and volume.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2023
That acetate, which is much less toxic than acetaldehyde, is then further broken down into water and carbon dioxide and eliminated from the body.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2023
The series also points out some of those cases were likely caused by vitamin C acetate – found in the black market.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Oct. 2023
The brush is made of Italian acetate available in a range of patterns and colors like tortoiseshell, terrazzo, and pistachio.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
These waterproof ankle boots have smooth rubber uppers and thick yet lightweight EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate, a flexible rubber-like thermoplastic) outsoles.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
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acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈas-ə-ˌtāt
1
: a chemical compound formed by the reaction of acetic acid with another substance
2
: something made from acetate or from cellulose and acetate combined
Medical Definition
acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈas-ə-ˌtāt
: a salt or ester of acetic acid
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