cellulose acetate
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cellulose acetate
n.
Any of several partially acetylated cellulose compounds, used in lacquers, photographic film, transparent sheeting, and cigarette filters.
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cellulose acetate
n
(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
n.
any of a group of acetic esters of cellulose, used to make yarns, textiles, and photographic films.
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Noun | 1. | 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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