acetates
|ac-e-tates|
B2
/ˈæsɪˌteɪts/
(acetate)
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 'salt or ester of acetic acid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
salts or esters of acetic acid.
The chemist analyzed the acetates in the solution.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a transparent sheet used for overlays, often in presentations.
The teacher used acetates to project diagrams onto the screen.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 12:06