cellulose acetate

noun

1. any of a group of acetic esters of cellulose, used to make yarns, textiles, nonflammable photographic films, rubber and celluloid substitutes, etc.

cellulose acetate

noun

1. nonflammable material made by acetylating cellulose: used in the manufacture of film, dopes, lacquers, and artificial fibres

cellulose acetate

1. Any of several compounds obtained by treating cellulose with acetic anhydride. Cellulose acetate is used in lacquers, photographic film, transparent sheeting, and cigarette filters.
2. Also called acetate cellulose

Word History and Origins

Origin of cellulose acetate¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The other kind of dope had an acetate base and was made from cellulose-acetate and such wood chemical solvents as acetone.

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