CEFR B2

cellulose acetate

noun

Meaning

A synthetic material derived from cellulose, often appearing as a clear, tough, flexible film or plastic.

Examples

Cellulose acetate is used in textiles for its silky feel.
The frames of these glasses are made from cellulose acetate.

Synonyms: plastic, resin, polymer

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cellulose acetate (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛljʊˈloʊs ˈæsɪteɪt/

Definition

A synthetic material derived from cellulose, often appearing as a clear, tough, flexible film or plastic.

Examples

Cellulose acetate is used in textiles for its silky feel.
The frames of these glasses are made from cellulose acetate.

Synonyms of cellulose acetate

Words with a similar meaning to cellulose acetate:

plastic
resin
polymer

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