triacetate

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