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ACETATE

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There are 11 entries related to ACETATE in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary.

1. What does ACETATE mean?
pronunciation
This hasn't just one meaning; primarily, it's a salt or ester of acetic acid

2. What does ACETATE DISK mean?
pronunciation
It's a disk coated with cellulose acetate

3. What does LEAD ACETATE mean?
pronunciation
It's a poisonous white solid (Pb[CH3CO]2) used in dyeing cotton and in making enamels and varnishes

4. What does ACETATE RAYON mean?
pronunciation
It's a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate

5. What does ETHYL ACETATE mean?
pronunciation
It's a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics

6. What does CUPRIC ACETATE mean?
definition
It's a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment

7. What does CORTONE ACETATE mean?
definition
It's a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone

8. What does CELLULOSE ACETATE mean?
pronunciation
It's an ester of acetic acid; used in fibers and fabrics; photographic films and varnishes

9. What does MEGESTROL ACETATE mean?
definition
It's a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma

10. What does POLYVINYL ACETATE mean?
pronunciation
It's a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives

11. What does NORETHINDRONE ACETATE mean?
definition
It's a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis


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