ACETATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a salt or ester of acetic acid

Categories: Salt

Synonyms

Acetate, Ethanoate, Acetate rayon

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "acetate" was borrowed from Latin acētum.

🔗 Related Words

ate – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.