cellulose triacetate

Definitions of cellulose triacetate
  1. noun
    cellulose acetate that is relatively slow to burn; used instead of celluloid for motion-picture film
    synonyms: triacetate
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    cellulose acetate
    an ester of acetic acid; used in fibers and fabrics; photographic films and varnishes
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