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acetate Synonyms

Another word for acetate

Choosing another word for acetate depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A salt or ester of acetic acid, containing the anion CH3COO- or the group -OOCCH3.

Usage Example

"The chemistry students prepared a solution of sodium ethanoate for the crystallization experiment."

Strongest
ethanoate

• noun (Context 2)

A thin, transparent sheet of cellulose acetate plastic used for overhead projector transparencies, graphic overlays, or protective film.

Usage Example

"The professor wrote the mathematical formulas on a sheet of clear transparency to display on the overhead projector."

Strong
transparency
overlay

• noun (Context 3)

An aluminum phonograph disc coated with cellulose nitrate lacquer, cut directly during a recording session for immediate playback, evaluation, or mastering before commercial vinyl pressing.

Usage Example

"A rare demo dubplate of the band's first studio session sold for thousands of dollars at auction."

Strong
dubplate

• Nearby Words

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acerbic
acetaminophen
acetate
acetone
ach
ache

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Acetate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/acetate
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