acetate

ac*e*tate

noun

{bc}a salt or ester of {a_link|acetic} acid

amyl acetate

noun

{bc}a colorless liquid acetate C{inf}7{/inf}H{inf}14{/inf}O{inf}2{/inf} of amyl alcohol that has a pleasant fruity odor and is used especially as a solvent and in the manufacture of artificial fruit essences

cellulose acetate

noun

{bc}any of several compounds insoluble in water that are formed especially by the action of acetic acid, anhydride of acetic acid, and sulfuric acid on cellulose and are used for making textile fibers, packaging sheets, photographic films, and varnishes

ethyl acetate

noun

{bc}a colorless fragrant volatile flammable liquid ester C{inf}4{/inf}H{inf}8{/inf}O{inf}2{/inf} used especially as a solvent

lead acetate

noun

{bc}an acetate of lead

me*droxy*pro*ges*ter*one acetate

noun

{bc}a synthetic {d_link|progesterone|progesterone} C{inf}24{/inf}H{inf}34{/inf}O{inf}4{/inf} that is administered by injection as a long-acting contraceptive or is taken orally especially to treat {d_link|amenorrhea|amenorrhea} and abnormal uterine bleeding and in conjunction with estrogen to relieve the symptoms of menopause and prevent {d_link|osteoporosis|osteoporosis}

methyl acetate

noun

{bc}a flammable fragrant liquid C{inf}3{/inf}H{inf}6{/inf}O{inf}2{/inf} used as a solvent and paint remover and in organic synthesis