A chemical compound or salt containing two acetate groups, commonly used in fabrics and coatings.
From 'dia-' (two) + 'acetate' (CH₃COO⁻), denoting a molecule with two acetate functional groups.
Cellulose diacetate revolutionized film production—it was the plastic that replaced flammable nitrate film in movies, saving countless theaters from burning down while simultaneously preserving cinema history.
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