- a salt or ester of acetic acid
- acetate rayon: a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
- (acetic) relating to or containing acetic acid
- An acetate (IUPAC name: ethanoate) is either a salt or an ester of acetic acid. The formula of the acetate anion (part of a salt) is written as CH3CO2−, C2H3O2−, and CH3COO−. Chemists abbreviate acetate as OAc− and AcO−. ...
- Indole-3-acetic acid, also known as IAA, is a heterocyclic compound that is a phytohormone called auxin. This colourless solid is probably the most important plant auxin. The molecule is derived from indole, containing a carboxymethyl group (acetic acid).
- Acetic acid, CH3COOH, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic acid that gives vinegar its sour taste and pungent smell. It is a weak acid, in that it is only a partially dissociated acid in an aqueous solution. ...
- Any salt or ester of acetic acid; cellulose acetate; A transparent sheet used for overlays; A disc of aluminium covered in a wax used to make demonstration copies of a phonograph record
- (Acetates) Transparent and matte case triacetate films used as facestocks.
- (Acetic) A vinegar-like smell and/or taste caused by acetic acid.
- (Acetic) All wines contain acetic acid - (ie: vinegar). Normally the amount is insignificant and may even enhance flavor. At a little less than 0.10% content, the flavor becomes noticeable and the wine is termed acetic. Above 0.10% content is considered a strong fault. ...
- (Acetic) Vinegary taste or smell that develops when a wine is overexposed to air.
- (Acetic) Tasting term indicating an undesirable vinegary smell.
- (Acetic) an acid that, combined with ethyl acetate, gives the vinegary smell that a spoiled wine emits. It is not to be confused with...
- (acetic) Wines, no matter how well made, contain quantities of acetic acidity that have a vinegary smell. If there is an excessive amount of acetic acidity, the wine will have a vinegary smell and be a flawed, acetic wine.
- (Acetic) A term with a negative connotation in wine referring to a sharp vinegary taste and smell. This occurs as a result of the presence of acetobacter, a bacteria that naturally converts wine to vinegar in the presence of oxygen.
- (Acetic) Several types of acids are found in wines, the worst is acetobacter a bacteria that turns wine into vinegar
- (Acetic) Wines contain several types of acid, but acetic is the bad one: it suggests vinegar and is sometimes referred to as volatile acidity. If present at more than minimal levels, it makes a wine unpleasant.
- (Acetic) is also known as the vinegar flavour that some wine have. Although this is relatively rare.
- (acetic) A kind of acid present in all wines that, in the right amount, enhances the flavor. Excess acetic acid, a major flaw, results in a vinegary-smelling wine.
- (acetic) having the smell of vinegar (see VA).
- Acetic acid is the acid that gives vinegar its characteristic taste. Small amounts of acetic acid, about 0.5 grams/litre are normal in wine; amounts over 1.0 gram/litre give wine a vinegar-like character
- A thin clear plastic material that is both flexible and strong. Available in both glossy and matte finishes, it is receptive to ink, and is popular as a substrate for point-of-purchase advertising signs.
- Type of plastic often used in eyeglass frames.
- Thin, flexible sheet of transparent plastic used to make overlays.
- A transparent sheet placed over originals or artwork, allowing the designer to write instructions and\or indicate a second color for placement.