Acetate

Pronunciation: /ˈæsəˌteɪt/

Definitions of acetate

noun a salt or ester of acetic acid, containing the monovalent CH3COO− group or ion.

Example Sentences

A1 Acetate is a type of plastic used in making eyeglass frames.

A2 She wore a dress made of acetate fabric to the party.

B1 The artist used acetate sheets to create a stencil for screen printing.

B2 The laboratory technician prepared the solution using cellulose acetate membranes.

C1 The acetate film was carefully stored in archival boxes to preserve its quality.

C2 The fashion designer incorporated acetate trimmings into the haute couture gown.

Examples of acetate in a Sentence

formal Acetate is commonly used in the production of textiles and packaging materials.

informal I heard acetate is a key ingredient in making certain types of plastic.

slang I need to grab some acetate for my DIY project.

figurative His words were like acetate, transparent and easily understood.

Grammatical Forms of acetate

• plural: acetates
• comparative: more acetate
• superlative: most acetate
• present tense: acetates
• future tense: will acetate
• perfect tense: have acetated
• continuous tense: is acetating
• singular: acetate
• positive degree: acetate
• infinitive: to acetate
• gerund: acetating
• participle: acetated

Origin and Evolution of acetate

First Known Use: 1839 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acetate' originates from the Latin word 'acetum' meaning vinegar, combined with the suffix '-ate' denoting a salt or ester.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to salts or esters of acetic acid, the term 'acetate' has evolved to also include a type of synthetic fabric made from cellulose acetate fibers.