acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈa-sə-ˌtāt 
1
: a salt or ester of acetic acid
2
: cellulose acetate
also
: something (such as a textile fiber) made from cellulose acetate
3
: a phonograph recording disk made of an acetate or coated with cellulose acetate
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The frame is crafted from premium acetate and features a trendy frame-in-frame design and a soft translucent hue.
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Lowercase uses premium materials, like Italian and Japanese acetate that is hypo-allergenic and designed to adapt to one’s head shape overtime ensuring comfort and stainless steel for durability.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
At the same time, fruity esters such as ethyl acetate and isoamyl acetate are released, which enhance wine’s aroma.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
To achieve the film’s look, Back and his assistant, Lina Gagnon, sketched on matte acetate with colored pencils, adding in layers of shading as scenes blend from one to the other, using multiple exposures and no cuts.
—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Lowercase uses premium materials, like Italian and Japanese acetate that is hypo-allergenic and designed to adapt to one’s head shape overtime ensuring comfort and stainless steel for durability.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
At the same time, fruity esters such as ethyl acetate and isoamyl acetate are released, which enhance wine’s aroma.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
To achieve the film’s look, Back and his assistant, Lina Gagnon, sketched on matte acetate with colored pencils, adding in layers of shading as scenes blend from one to the other, using multiple exposures and no cuts.
—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Acetate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acetate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈas-ə-ˌtāt
1
: a chemical compound formed by the reaction of acetic acid with another substance
2
: something made from acetate or from cellulose and acetate combined
Medical Definition
acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈas-ə-ˌtāt
: a salt or ester of acetic acid
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