Origin: Latin suffix -ate
Cellulose acetate has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
an ester of acetic acid; used in fibers and fabrics; photographic films and varnishes
A biopolymer material of diverse uses including as photographic film stock, as a component in some coatings, as a frame material for eyeglasses, and as a synthetic fiber in the manufacture of cigarette filters and playing cards and in various textiles.