cellulose triacetate
- noun
- /ˈsɛl.jə.loʊs traɪˈæs.ə.teɪt/
- Specialized
:
triacetato de celulosa
- In high-purity water treatment, cellulose triacetate membranes are widely used for reverse osmosis desalination.
Examples
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Engineers chose cellulose triacetate because its tolerance of oxidants extended membrane service life at the coastal facility.
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The research team tested a new cellulose triacetate film for improved chlorine resistance in desalination plants.
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The engineer explained how cellulose triacetate is used in water filtration.
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Many companies use cellulose triacetate for reverse osmosis membranes.
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In high-purity water treatment, cellulose triacetate membranes are widely used for reverse osmosis desalination.
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Many companies use cellulose triacetate for reverse osmosis membranes in filtration processes.
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The research team tested a new cellulose triacetate film designed specifically for applications in water filtration.
Synonyms
A man-made material used for film and fabrics that burns slowly
How Permeable
- Specialized
1
3.4
- Specialized
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
4.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward chemical compound formed by combining 'cellulose' (a plant polymer) with 'triacetate' (an acetate-derived form), so its meaning—a form of cellulose that is triacetylated/modified—is directly compositional. Although the item is technical and domain-specific, a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes a cellulose-based triacetate polymer used for applications like membranes.
Etymology
Cellulose triacetate comes from cellulose, a plant fiber, and triacetate, meaning three acetate groups. The acetate parts make a tight, plastic-like film with very small holes, so it works as a membrane that lets water through but keeps out salt and dirt, which is why it is used to 'filter water'.