cellulose acetate

Any of several partially acetylated cellulose compounds, used in lacquers, photographic film, transparent sheeting, and cigarette filters.

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cellulose acetate

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

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cel′lulose ac′etate

any of a group of acetic esters of cellulose, used to make yarns, textiles, and photographic films.

[1890–95]

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Noun

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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acetilcellulosa

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