ETHYL ACETATE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics

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Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("ethyl acetate" is a kind of...):

ester (organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water)

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