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acetone
acetone body
acetonitrile
acetophenone
acetous
acetyl
acetyl coenzyme A
acetylate
acetylcholine
acetylcholinesterase
acetylene
acetylide
acetylsalicylic acid
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acetate
ac·e·tate [ ássə tàyt ] (plural ac·e·tates)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. derivative of acetic acid: a salt or ester of acetic acid
2. chemistry 
Same as  cellulose acetate
3. something containing acetate: a product made of or containing acetate
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