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cel′lulose ac′etate, 
  1. Chemistryany of a group of acetic esters of cellulose, used to make yarns, textiles, nonflammable photographic films, rubber and celluloid substitutes, etc.
  • 1890–95

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
cellulose acetate
  1. nonflammable material made by acetylating cellulose: used in the manufacture of film, dopes, lacquers, and artificial fibres
'cellulose acetate' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Scotch tape - acetate - acetate rayon - film - gel - methyl lactate

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