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ac·e·tate
/ ˈasiˌtāt/
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n.
1. Chem.
a salt or ester of acetic acid, containing the anion CH3COO− or the group −OOCCH3.
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cellulose acetate, esp. as used to make textile fibers or plastic.
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a transparency made of cellulose acetate film.
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a recording disk coated with cellulose acetate.
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Ethyl Acetate World Market Outlook 2009.
M2 Presswire; 9/23/2009; 700+ words
; ...September 2009-Research and Markets: Ethyl Acetate World Market Outlook 2009(C)1994...researchandmarkets.com/research/5cca16/ethyl_acetate_worl) has announced the addition of the "Ethyl Acetate World Market Outlook 2009" report to their...
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Acetate finds home in young men's area. (clothing trade)
Magazine article from: Daily News Record; 8/8/1990; ; 700+ words
; ACETATE FINDS HOME IN YOUNG MEN'S AREA NEW YORK - Acetate, second only to rayon as the oldest man-made fiber...s wear, particularly in the young men's market. The acetate filament fiber market has been very strong worldwide for...
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Acetate demand up, not supplies; weavers, knitters face shortage.
Magazine article from: Daily News Record; 5/15/1996; ; 700+ words
; NEW YORK - The acetate filament fiber market is tight and getting...substitutes. The critical shortage of acetate yarn is worldwide and this global aspect...alternatives. A major application for acetate is in the linings business, including...
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Sodium Acetate Induces a Metabolic Alkalosis but Not the Increase in Fatty Acid Oxidation Observed Following Bicarbonate Ingestion in Humans1,2
Magazine article from: The Journal of Nutrition; 7/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...study to quantify the oxidation of exogenous acetate and to determine the effect of increased acetate availability upon fat and carbohydrate utilization...consumption of a drink containing either sodium acetate (NaAc) or NaHCO^sub 3^ at a dose of 2...
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Acetates That Frustrate.
Magazine article from: American Drycleaner; 6/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...Highland, MD 20777; 301-854-3977. At one time acetate was a wardrobe mainstay, especially in women s wear. A major portion of drycleaners' volume consisted of acetate and acetate-and-rayon blends used in dresses, blouses, skirts...
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Celanese Acetate
Magazine article from: Asian Textile Business; 4/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Global Fabric Studios Opened The world's largest acetate filament producer, Celanese Acetate, is in the process of invigorating its business...manufacture knitted and woven fabrics in Celanese acetate. Acetate's characteristics, such as its silk...
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Celanese Acetate to Consolidate Manufacturing and Exit Filament Business.
Business Wire; 10/26/2004; 700+ words
; ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Celanese Acetate LLC (NYSE:CZ) (FWB:CZZ) today announced plans to consolidate its acetate flake and tow manufacturing and to exit the acetate filament business. "We are implementing this strategic plan to become...
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Production and Market of Ammonium Acetate in China.
Business Wire; 4/14/2009; 700+ words
; ...Figure I-2 Output of ammonium acetate breakdown by region, 2008...Product structure of ammonium acetate by output, 2008 Figure I-4 Price of IG, PG and RG ammonium acetates, Jan. 2008~Feb. 2009 Figure...acetic acid and PG ammonium acetate, Jan. 2008~Feb. 2009 Figure...
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Anecortave acetate found safe, effective in AMD
Magazine article from: Ophthalmology Times; 4/15/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...S. Slakter, MD New York-Anecortave acetate (Retaane 15 mg suspension, Alcon Laboratories...studies that evaluate combining anecortave acetate with other pharmacotherapies are needed...cause cataracts. Instead, anecortave acetate has become a potent anti-angiogenic...
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Acetate fiber stays young and popular with new tricks. (second-oldest man-made fiber experiences growth)
Magazine article from: Daily News Record; 4/7/1994; ; 700+ words
; Acetate, the second-oldest man-made fiber...according to Ken Saylor, director of the Acetate Business Unit of Hoechst Celanese Textile...largest producer of this fiber, has five acetate plants worldwide and produces about 37...
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Megestrol Acetate
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Megestrol acetate Definition Megestrol acetate is used to treat unexplained weight loss during cancer therapy and to stop new cell growth in some cancers. Megestrol acetate is also known by the brand name Megace. Purpose Megestrol...
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Leuprolide Acetate
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Leuprolide acetate Definition Leuprolide acetate is a synthetic (man-made) hormone that acts similarly to...is available under the tradename Lupron. Purpose Leuprolide acetate is used primarily to counter the symptoms of advanced prostate...
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Goserelin Acetate
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Goserelin acetate Definition Goserelin acetate is a synthetic (man-made) hormone that acts similarly to...United States under the tradename Zoladex. Purpose Goserelin acetate is used primarily to counter the symptoms of late-stage prostate...
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lead acetate
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
lead acetate chemical compound, a white crystalline...compounds, it is very poisonous. Lead acetate is soluble in water and glycerin. With...commonly known as sugar of lead, plumbous acetate, or Goulard's powder. Lead acetate...
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acetate
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
acetate , one of the most important forms of artificial...the production of fibers from cellulose acetate appeared at the beginning of the 20th cent...industrial scale for military applications. Acetate fibers are basically delivered in the form...
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