acetate Meaning & Definition
/ˈæsɪteɪ̯t/
What Does Acetate Mean?
Acetate is a noun that means Any ester or salt of acetic acid. It can also mean Cellulose acetate.
Acetate in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæsɪteɪ̯t/ |
| Synonyms | acetate rayon and ethanoate |
| Plural | acetates |
Acetate Definition (Noun)
- Any ester or salt of acetic acid.
- Cellulose acetate.
- A transparent sheet used for overlays, whether of cellulose acetate or (loosely) any macroscopically similar plastic.
- Ellipsis of acetate disc (A disc of aluminium covered in a wax used to make demonstration copies of a phonograph record)
Noun
- Any salt or ester of acetic acid.
- A transparent sheet used for overlays.
Synonyms of Acetate
Acetate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
acetate (plural acetates)
Words That Rhyme With Acetate
Origin of Acetate
Formed from the root of Latin acētum (“vinegar”) + -ate, from aceō (“to be sour”). By surface analysis, acet- + -ate.
Quick Answers About Acetate
What part of speech is acetate?
Acetate is a noun.
What is another word for acetate?
You can replace acetate with words such as acetate rayon and ethanoate. See the full list of acetate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of acetate?
The plural of acetate is acetates.