Definition of "triacetate" []

• Any compound containing three acetate groups (noun)
• A fibre manufactured from cellulose triacetate (noun)

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• "While some methods can be finicky with certain materials, such as triacetate (used in evening gowns), none of our difficult wool, linen or beaded garments shrunk or were damaged."
• "Try nail polish remover, but do not use on acetate or triacetate fabrics."
• "Both fibers, but triacetate more than acetate, tend to build up static unless they have received antistatic treatments."