Acetate

Acetate

1. an ion formed by removing the acidic hydrogen of acetic acid , HC2H3O2. 2. a compound derived by replacing the acidic hydrogen in acetic acid. 3. A fibre made of cellulose acetate.

This is auto-generated content. You can help to improve it.

0 0

Improve it

Add an image

Part of Speech: noun
Synonym(s):
Blossary:
Industry/Domain: Chemistry
Category: General chemistry
Company:
Product:
Acronym-Abbreviation:

Collect to Blossary

Other Languages:

Related terms

acetate

Textiles; Fabric

A manufactured fiber formed by compound of cellulose. It resists shrinkage, moths and mildew, but is not a strong fabric as it breaks easily and has poor resistance to abrasion. ...

acetic

Education; SAT vocabulary

Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of vinegar.

acetate

Education; SAT vocabulary

A salt of acetic acid.

acetate

Engineering; Electronic engineering

Cellulose acetate, a tough thermoplastic material that is an acetic acid ester of cellulose. It is used as a dielectric and in the manufacture of photographic films.

acetate

Eyewear; Sunglasses

A synthetic material composed mainly of cellulose, commonly used in sunglasses for it’s greater sensitivity to high temperatures during shaping, while also known for having ...

acetate

Health care; Optometry

The most commonly used plastic used in eyeglass frames. Acetate is relatively inexpensive, easy to work with, and comes in a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. The ...