noun
a chemical compound formed from the esterification of acetic acid and butyric acid, commonly used in the production of plastics and coatings
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Acetate butyrate is commonly used as a plasticizer in the manufacturing of various products.
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I heard acetate butyrate is added to some plastics to make them more flexible.
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Do you know if acetate butyrate is in this stuff?
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Her words were like acetate butyrate, softening the harsh reality of the situation.