Compound formed from acetic acid and used in cosmetics, cleaning supplies, and food

noun

1. A salt or ester of acetic acid
2. Cellulose acetate
3. A phonograph recording disk made of an acetate or coated with cellulose acetate

noun

1. A colorless liquid acetate C₇H₁₄O₂ of amyl alcohol that has a pleasant fruity odor and is used especially as a solvent and in the manufacture of artificial fruit essences

noun

1. 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

noun

1. A colorless fragrant volatile flammable liquid ester C₄H₈O₂ used especially as a solvent

noun

1. An acetate of lead

noun

1. A synthetic progesterone C₂₄H₃₄O₄ that is administered by injection as a long-acting contraceptive or is taken orally especially to treat amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding and in conjunction with estrogen to relieve the symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis

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1. A flammable fragrant liquid C₃H₆O₂ used as a solvent and paint remover and in organic synthesis

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1. A synthetic polymer that has the chemical structure H(CH₂CHOOCCH₃)_nH and that is used especially in adhesives, coatings for paper and textiles, and in the production of polyvinyl alcohol

   "With a sponge brush apply a thin coat of polyvinyl acetate glue to the front of each heart and sprinkle with glitter …"