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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In addition to the wide silhouette, the sneakers have a soft, cushiony sole made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) to provide plush support and absorb impact with each step.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
That’s because it’s made of a wrinkle-resistant blend of acetate and elastane.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Nerdy acetates academia Everyday eyewear as a fashion accessory has been on the rise since Miu Miu’s spring 2024 show.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
With innovative metal and acetate frames, the collection blends dynamic design with a striking aesthetic.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
That’s because it’s made of a wrinkle-resistant blend of acetate and elastane.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Nerdy acetates academia Everyday eyewear as a fashion accessory has been on the rise since Miu Miu’s spring 2024 show.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
With innovative metal and acetate frames, the collection blends dynamic design with a striking aesthetic.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Acetate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acetate. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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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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