cellulose acetate
noun
: any of several compounds insoluble in water that are formed especially by the action of acetic acid, anhydride of acetic acid, and sulfuric acid on cellulose and are used for making textile fibers, packaging sheets, photographic films, and varnishes
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La Bonne Brosse brushes are made in France of cellulose acetate, generally used in luxury eyewear, giving an organic feel and biodegradability.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 23 July 2024
Ventilation and trapping are good strategies against cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate, but the methods do not work on all plastics, Shashoua says.
—Sarah Everts, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2016
The frames are made from sturdy cellulose acetate with a wire-core temple that can be adjusted to fit precisely.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
Kate’s signature pieces, including eye-catching hair claws and barrettes, are meticulously crafted from resilient resin and cellulose acetate, ensuring both durability and style.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 23 July 2024
Ventilation and trapping are good strategies against cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate, but the methods do not work on all plastics, Shashoua says.
—Sarah Everts, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2016
The frames are made from sturdy cellulose acetate with a wire-core temple that can be adjusted to fit precisely.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
Kate’s signature pieces, including eye-catching hair claws and barrettes, are meticulously crafted from resilient resin and cellulose acetate, ensuring both durability and style.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024
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“Cellulose acetate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulose%20acetate. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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