Acetate (Noun)
Meaning 1
A fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A salt or ester of acetic acid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Sodium acetate is used in cooking and as a seasoning.
- Vinegar contains a solution of acetic acid in water.
- Sodium acetate serves as a meat tenderizer by acting as an antioxidant and improving texture.
- It may cause skin and eye irritation and is a mild respiratory irritant, but no serious human health hazard from volatile organic compounds like acetate has been identified.
- Cellulose acetate replaces gunpowder in these signal flares to help improve reliability and effectiveness in very damp conditions.