acetate : Idioms & Phrases
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acetate disk
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noun a disk coated with cellulose acetate
phonograph recording disk.
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acetate rayon
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noun a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
acetate.
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cellulose acetate
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noun an ester of acetic acid; used in fibers and fabrics; photographic films and varnishes
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cortone acetate
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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
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noun a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
verdigris.
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ethyl acetate
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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
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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
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noun a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
megestrol.
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norethindrone acetate
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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
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noun a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives
PVA.
