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triacetate

DEFINITIONS OF: triacetate

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n cellulose acetate that is relatively slow to burn; used instead of celluloid for motion-picture film

Synonyms:
cellulose triacetate
Type of:
cellulose acetate
an ester of acetic acid; used in fibers and fabrics; photographic films and varnishes
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