acetate

/'æsitit/

Thân thiện

A chemist carefully weighs a white acetate powder on a laboratory scale.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A salt or ester of acetic acid: A chemical compound derived from acetic acid, often used in industrial processes and as a key component in various materials.
   • A fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate: A synthetic textile material known for its silk-like appearance and used in clothing, linings, and other products.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Chemical Compound):
  • Sodium acetate is a common acetate used as a buffer in laboratory experiments.
  • The reaction produces an acetate and water.
• Noun (Fabric):
  • Her dress was made of a lightweight acetate that draped beautifully.
  • Acetate is often used for linings in suits and jackets.

Advanced Usage

• "Acetate disc": A type of phonograph record or a transparent sheet used for overhead projectors.
  • The band listened to the final mix on an acetate disc before mass production.
• "Acetate rayon": A specific type of synthetic fiber made from cellulose acetate.
  • Acetate rayon is prized for its luster and feel.

Variants and Related Words

• Acetic (adj): Relating to or derived from acetic acid or vinegar.
  • The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
• Cellulose acetate (n phrase): The material from which acetate fabric and film are made.
  • Cellulose acetate is a key material in photographic film.

Synonyms

• Ethanoate (n): The systematic IUPAC name for an acetate, specifically a salt or ester of ethanoic (acetic) acid.
• Acetate fiber (n phrase): Specifically refers to the textile material.

Related Phrases

• Vinyl acetate (n phrase): An important industrial chemical, the monomer for polyvinyl acetate.
  • Vinyl acetate is used to make paints and adhesives.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
2. a salt or ester of acetic acid

Từ đồng nghĩa

• acetate rayon
• ethanoate