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acetate
noun(ac-e-tate)a salt or ester of acetic acid
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noun(ac-e-tate)cellulose acetate; also : something (such as a textile fiber) made from cellulose acetate
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noun(ac-e-tate)a phonograph recording disk made of an acetate or coated with cellulose acetate
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noun(ac-e-tate)a colorless liquid acetate C7H14O2 of amyl alcohol that has a pleasant fruity odor and is used especially as a solvent and in the manufacture of artificial fruit essences —called also banana oil
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noun(ac-e-tate)any of several compounds insoluble in water that are formed especially by the action of acetic acid, anhydride of acetic acid, and sulfuric acid on cellulose and are used for making textile fibers, packaging sheets, photographic films, and varnishes
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noun(ac-e-tate)a colorless fragrant volatile flammable liquid ester C4H8O2 used especially as a solvent
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noun(ac-e-tate)an acetate of lead; especially : a poisonous soluble salt PbC4H6O4·3H2O
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noun(ac-e-tate)a synthetic progesterone C24H34O4 that is administered by injection as a long-acting contraceptive or is taken orally especially to treat amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding and in conjunction with estrogen to relieve the symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis
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noun(ac-e-tate)a flammable fragrant liquid C3H6O2 used as a solvent and paint remover and in organic synthesis