English dictionary

acetate

/'/&/s/I/,t/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a salt or ester of acetic acid

noun.substance

Synonyms ethanoate

Source: WordNet 3.0
a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate

noun.artifact

Synonyms acetate rayon

Source: WordNet 3.0
A salt formed by the union of acetic acid with a base or positive radical; as, <i>acetate</i> of lead, <i>acetate</i> of potash.

noun

Source: webster1913