acetate

/ˈæsɪteɪt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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