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triacetate

American  
[trahy-as-i-teyt] / traɪˈæs ɪˌteɪt /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. an acetate containing three acetate groups.


Etymology

Origin of triacetate

First recorded in 1855–60; tri- + acetate

Example Sentences

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The investigation - "certain fabrics of triacetate filament yarns: effect of modification to U.S.-Korea FTA rules of origin" - was requested by the U.S.

From Reuters • Jul. 22, 2022

Mother Nature had only a supporting role in this collection, which was based on modern fabrics like nude-colored triacetate or, alternatively, traditional Kyoto dyeing techniques.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2011

Cellulose reacts directly with acetic anhydride to form low esters; in the presence of sulphuric acid the reaction proceeds to higher limits; the triacetate is soluble in chloroform.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

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