methyl acetate

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless, flammable, volatile liquid, C 3 H 6 O 2 , the methyl ester of acetic acid, having a fragrant odor, used chiefly as a solvent.

methyl acetate

noun

1. a colourless volatile flammable liquid ester with a fragrant odour, used as a solvent, esp in paint removers. Formula: CH 3 COOCH 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of methyl acetate¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Officials told FOX 4 of Dallas/Fort Worth that the chemicals involved in the incident were methyl iodide, hydrogen iodide, and methyl acetate.

From Fox News

If an aqueous solution of methyl acetate be allowed to stand, a slow decomposition goes on.

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