Plural of acetate
regular plural
The plural of acetate is acetates.
Forms of acetate
| Singular | acetate /ˈæsɪteɪ̯t/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | acetates |
| Countable | countable |
Acetates in a sentence
- The southern acetates must be decarboxylated to methyls.2003, Russell Timkovich, 73: The Family of d-Type Hemes: Tetrapyrroles with Unusual Substituents, Karl M. Kadish, Kevin M. Smith, Roger…. From the entry methyl
Meaning of acetate
- noun Any ester or salt of acetic acid.
- noun Cellulose acetate.
- noun A transparent sheet used for overlays, whether of cellulose acetate or (loosely) any macroscopically similar plastic.
Questions about the plural of acetate
- What is the plural of acetate?
- The plural of acetate is acetates.
- Is acetate countable?
- Acetate is a countable noun.
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