The meaning of Acetate

noun

A salt or ester of acetic acid, containing the anion ch3coo− or the group —oocch3.

noun

Cellulose acetate, especially as used to make textile fibres or plastic.

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Acetate silk

noun

A salt or ester of acetic acid, containing the anion ch₃coo⁻ or the group —oocch₃.

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Benzyl acetate, from acetic acid, has a jasmine odor.

noun

A thin piece of clear plastic with writing or drawing on it that you can show on a wall or screen using an overhead projector

Usage examples:

He was busy preparing acetates for his presentation.