methyl acetate
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛθɪl ˈæsɪteɪt/
Definition
A clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic sweet, fruity odor, commonly used as a solvent in various industrial applications, including paints, lacquers, and adhesives, due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds.
Examples
The chemist carefully measured the methyl acetate for the reaction.
Methyl acetate is a key ingredient in some eco-friendly paint strippers.
How to Use methyl acetate
- methyl acetate as a solvent (collocation)
- used for dissolving substances — "Methyl acetate is often employed as a solvent in the production of paints and coatings."
- methyl acetate production (collocation)
- the manufacturing process of methyl acetate — "The company increased its methyl acetate production to meet growing demand from the adhesives industry."
Synonyms of methyl acetate
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