Vinyl acetate Uncommon

Origin: Latin suffix -ate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

A monomer (CH₃COOCH=CH₂) prepared by reacting ethylene and acetic acid with oxygen and a palladium catalyst. Abbreviations: VAM (vinyl acetate monomer), VyAc

See Also

catalyst palladium vam vyac ethylene monomer acetic acid polyvinyl acetate

Related Terms

catalyst palladium vam vyac ethylene monomer acetic acid polyvinyl acetate ethylene vinyl acetate oxygen

Rhyming Words

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