Meaning of the word acetate in English

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acetate

US /ˈæs.ə.teɪt/
UK /ˈæs.ə.teɪt/

Noun

a salt or ester of acetic acid, used especially in plastics, synthetic fibers, and photographic film

Example:
Cellulose acetate is a common material for eyeglass frames.
The old film was made of acetate.