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Noun: ethyl acetate  'e-thul 'a-si,teyt
  1. A fragrant colourless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavourings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics

Type of: ester

Encyclopedia: Ethyl acetate