acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈa-sə-ˌtāt 
1
: a salt or ester of acetic acid
2
: cellulose acetate
also
: something (such as a textile fiber) made from cellulose acetate
3
: a phonograph recording disk made of an acetate or coated with cellulose acetate
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One of the most effective ways to remove it is by using a de-icing product, like rock salt, calcium chloride pellets or calcium magnesium acetate, according to Curti's Landscaping.
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Maddie McGay, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The lens for the designs are highlighted by a bold acetate design with custom details and a dominant color palette.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Framed by a light-weight carbon fiber and a magnesium chassis, the headphones have glossy, tortoiseshell, acetate earcup rings and are adorned with subtle copper accents.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to pure retinol, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this unique product features retinyl palmitate, an antioxidant-rich skin protectant, as well as retinyl acetate, a natural form of vitamin A that keeps pores clean while stimulating collagen production.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
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Maddie McGay, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The lens for the designs are highlighted by a bold acetate design with custom details and a dominant color palette.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Framed by a light-weight carbon fiber and a magnesium chassis, the headphones have glossy, tortoiseshell, acetate earcup rings and are adorned with subtle copper accents.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to pure retinol, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this unique product features retinyl palmitate, an antioxidant-rich skin protectant, as well as retinyl acetate, a natural form of vitamin A that keeps pores clean while stimulating collagen production.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Acetate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acetate. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈas-ə-ˌtāt
1
: a chemical compound formed by the reaction of acetic acid with another substance
2
: something made from acetate or from cellulose and acetate combined
Medical Definition
acetate
noun
ac·e·tate
ˈas-ə-ˌtāt
: a salt or ester of acetic acid
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