acetate meaning

acetate as a noun

1. a salt or ester of acetic acid

   Synonyms: ethanoate

   Type of: salt

   Kinds: acetin, lead acetate

2. a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate

   Synonyms: acetate rayon

   Type of: rayon

acetate in a sentence

• Health officials have pointed to vitamin E acetate, an additive found in vaping products, as a likely culprit.

How to pronounce acetate

acetate is pronounced /ˈæsəteɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.