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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

acetate

/ˈæsɪteɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does acetate mean?

noun

A salt or ester of acetic acid, or a compound containing the acetate ion. A thin, flexible sheet of cellulose acetate, used for making photographic film, etc.

Example

"The artist used acetate to create a transparent overlay for her artwork."

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