acetate : Idioms & Phrases


acetate disk

  • noun a disk coated with cellulose acetate
    phonograph recording disk.
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acetate rayon

  • noun a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
    acetate.
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cellulose acetate

  • noun an ester of acetic acid; used in fibers and fabrics; photographic films and varnishes
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cortone acetate

  • noun a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
    cortisone.
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cupric acetate

  • noun a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
    verdigris.
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ethyl acetate

  • noun a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics
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lead acetate

  • noun a poisonous white solid (Pb[CH3CO]2) used in dyeing cotton and in making enamels and varnishes
    sugar of lead.
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megestrol acetate

  • noun a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
    megestrol.
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norethindrone acetate

  • noun a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
    norethandrolone; Norlutin; norethindrone.
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polyvinyl acetate

  • noun a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives
    PVA.
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