cellulose acetate

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cellulose acetate

Any of several compounds obtained by treating cellulose with acetic anhydride, used in lacquers, photographic film, transparent sheeting, and cigarette filters.

cellulose acetate

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) nonflammable material made by acetylating cellulose: used in the manufacture of film, dopes, lacquers, and artificial fibres

cellulose acetate

Any of several compounds obtained by treating cellulose with acetic anhydride. Cellulose acetate is used in lacquers, photographic film, transparent sheeting, and cigarette filters. Also called acetate, cellulose.

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cellulose acetate - an ester of acetic acid; used in fibers and fabrics; photographic films and varnishes

acetate rayon, acetate - a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate

cellulose ester - any ester of cellulose with an acid

cellulose triacetate, triacetate - cellulose acetate that is relatively slow to burn; used instead of celluloid for motion-picture film

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