acetate
/ˈæsɪteɪt/
noun
- A chemical compound made from acetic acid, often used to make fibers, plastics, and films.
- Acetate is also used to make photographic film and transparent sheets.
- She bought a shirt made of acetate because it feels smooth and silky.
- The factory produces acetate for use in clothing and packaging.
- A thin, flexible sheet of clear plastic used for overhead projectors or art projects.
- The teacher wrote on an acetate sheet and projected it onto the screen.
- He traced the design onto acetate before transferring it to the canvas.
- We used colored acetate to create a stained glass effect for the school play.
- A record or disc made of acetate, used for temporary recordings or test pressings.
- The band recorded a single on an acetate before the official release.
- He found an old acetate of a jazz performance at the flea market.
- The DJ played a rare acetate that had never been commercially released.