acetate
|ac-e-tate|
B2
/ˈæsɪˌteɪt/
salt or ester of acetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acetum,' where 'acet-' meant 'vinegar.'
Historical Evolution
'acetum' transformed into the French word 'acétate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acetate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'vinegar salt,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a salt or ester of acetic acid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a salt or ester of acetic acid, containing the anion CH₃COO⁻ or the group CH₃COO.
The chemist prepared an acetate solution for the experiment.
Synonyms
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