ac ‧ e ‧ tate /ˈæsəteɪt, ˈæsɪteɪt/ BrE AmE noun
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Origin: acet- ; ACETAMINOPHEN ]
1 . [uncountable] a chemical made from acetic acid
2 . [uncountable] a smooth artificial cloth used to make clothes
3 . [countable] a transparent sheet that you write or print something on, and that is used with an ↑ overhead projector