ac‧e‧tate /ˈæsəteɪt, ˈæsɪteɪt/ noun
[Date: 1800-1900; Origin: acet-; ACETAMINOPHEN]

1. [uncountable] a chemical made from acetic acid

2. [uncountable] a smooth artificial cloth used to make clothes

3. [countable] a transparent sheet that you write or print something on, and that is used with an overhead projector

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