ac·e·tate
noun/ˈæsɪteɪt/
/ˈæsɪteɪt/
- [uncountable] a chemical made from acetic acid, used in making plastics, etc.
醋酸盐；醋酸酯 - [uncountable] a chemical used to make fibres that are used to make clothes, etc.
醋酸纤维素 - [countable] a clear plastic sheet that you can write or print something on and show on a screen using an overhead projector
醋酸透明塑胶片；投影胶片
Word Originlate 18th cent.: from acetic acid + -ate.