diacetate

Doubly acetylated compound

Diacetate describes a chemical compound containing two acetate groups.

Cellulose diacetate is a synthetic material used in photographic film, eyeglass frames, and cigarette filters.

In audio, diacetate discs (also called acetate discs or lacquers) were used for test pressings and radio transcriptions before vinyl became standard.

film

celluloid

Transparent flammable synthetic material

transparencyState of being see-through
negativesUnfavorable aspects or refusals
archivalOf preserved documents

microfilm · reels · projection · cinema · photography · footage · 35mm · 16mm · 8mm · emulsion

chemical

cellulose

Plant wall polysaccharide

anhydrideCompound lacking water
esterAlkoxy-substituted acid derivative
polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule

synthesis · hydrolysis · solvent · plasticizer · molecular · compound · derivative · reagent · flammable · bonding

eyewear

frames

Rigid enclosing structures

spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
opticalOf vision or light

lenses · temples · hinges · tortoiseshell · transparent · lightweight · hypoallergenic · designer · sunglasses · prescription

textile

fiber

Plant-based digestive aid

fabricWoven or knit material
liningInterior fabric layer
satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth

taffeta · blouse · drape · lustrous · silky · breathable · garment · weave · sheen · rayon

Opposites

acetylation state

diacetatetriacetate

Fully acetylated cellulose compound

Family

acetate, acetyl, acetic, acid, acidic, acidify, acidification, acidity, acids

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G