cellulose acetate

Noun
  1. An ester of acetic acid;
    Used in fibers and fabrics;
    Photographic films and varnishes (synset 114989310)
    is a type of: cellulose ester - any ester of cellulose with an acid
    subtypes: cellulose triacetate, triacetate - cellulose acetate that is relatively slow to burn; used instead of celluloid for motion-picture film
    substance meronym: acetate, acetate rayon - a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate

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