How to Use acetate in a Sentence

acetate

noun
  • Ipamorelin acetate sits in a middle zone of its own.
    — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • Ipamorelin acetate sits in a middle zone of its own.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
  • The rarest records are probably acetates or one-off type things.
    — Blake Gillespie, SPIN, 11 June 2024
  • Many were in bad shape, the iron oxide that fixed the image to its acetate base flaking off.
    — Kevin Cook, Smithsonian, 29 June 2017
  • Then vinyl, which is about five generations down from an acetate.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2024
  • With a slow blink of the shutter, the scene was transferred to glass, volatile nitrate film or acetate.
    — Janine Latus, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2022
  • Unlike acetate or metal, buffalo horn has a life of its own.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The acetate response was also tied to the plants’ use of jasmonic acid.
    — Carolyln Wilke, sacbee, 30 June 2017
  • To do this, the team applied a coat of a substance called ethylene-vinyl acetate.
    — Jackie Appel, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Brown suggests frames with distinct shapes, whether that be sleek metal or bold, oversized acetate.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Ulipristal acetate tablets are effective for up to five days afterward.
    — Glamour, 22 Apr. 2019
  • In its simplest chemical form, acetate, or acetic acid, is vinegar.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 13 Apr. 2020
  • Lab tests of some of the suspect vape products found vitamin E acetate.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2019
  • Plus, the brown tone acetate frames are ideal for the seamless switching of outfits all summer long.
    — Samantha Costantino, Forbes, 1 June 2021
  • One meta-analysis found that zinc acetate lozenges may triple the rate of recovery from the common cold.
    — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
  • This pair gives off the same vibe but are made even more special by the fact that the lenses are housed in an elegant acetate frame.
    — The Editors Of Gq, GQ, 15 Dec. 2017
  • But vitamin E acetate has not been confirmed to cause lung injuries.
    — Dana Ferguson, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2019
  • At the same time, fruity esters such as ethyl acetate and isoamyl acetate are released, which enhance wine’s aroma.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The acetate is then pumped into a growing chamber to feed the mushrooms, which can plump up in the dark in a matter of weeks.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 12 June 2023
  • That’s because it’s made of a wrinkle-resistant blend of acetate and elastane.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • And there’s a ‘Q’ written on this homemade demo disc, an acetate, stashed in a piano bench.
    — Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
  • To catch lightning on acetate film is scarcely easier than catching it in a bottle.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 May 2018
  • Isoamyl acetate is widely used as a flavorant to confer that over-ripe banana flavor in foods.
    — Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2014
  • Keep your styling feeling fresh by breaking up the look with fuzzy cashmere scarves, rich leather loafers, or slick acetate sunglasses.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Another was benzyl acetate, which is part of the character of jasmine, and linalool, which is a fresh clean smell.
    — Ellen Byron, WSJ, 22 Feb. 2019
  • The acetate-specialists, on the other hand, don’t get as much benefit from the glucose.
    — Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2014
  • The acetate frames are produced in China — which shouldn’t be taken as a demerit.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2019
  • These medium-sized glasses feature a chunky wayfarer-oval shape crafted from durable acetate.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • To test out the male mice's reaction to isoamyl acetate and bananas, the team used supermarket banana oil.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 June 2022
  • Fabrics like silk, acetate, clothes with elastic, and more are not suited for vinegar and should be tested with a small amount at first or not used at all.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026

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