Definitions for vinyl acetate
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vi′nyl ac′etate(n.)
a colorless, easily polymerized, water-insoluble liquid, C4H6O2, produced by the reaction of acetylene and acetic acid: used chiefly in making plastics, films, paints, and adhesives.
Category: Chemistry
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vinyl acetate(Noun)
A monomer (CHCOOCH=CH) prepared by reacting ethylene and acetic acid with oxygen and a palladium catalyst. Abbreviations: VAM (vinyl acetate monomer), VyAc
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