vinyl acetate
nounChemistry.
a colorless, easily polymerized, water-insoluble liquid, C4H6O2, produced by the reaction of acetylene and acetic acid: used chiefly in the manufacture of plastics, films, paints, and adhesives.
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The prototypes are built from a recyclable flat foam-rubber called ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA).
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British Dictionary definitions for vinyl acetate
vinyl acetate
noun
a colourless volatile liquid unsaturated ester that polymerizes readily in light and is used for making polyvinyl acetate. Formula: CH 2 :CHOOCCH 3
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