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ethylacetate

/ˌeθəlˈæsɪteɪt/ /ˌɛθəlˈæsəˌteɪt/

Meanings

noun
The ethyl ester of acetic acid; CH3COOCH2CH3

Examples :

"The nail polish remover contained ethylacetate, which gave it a strong, fruity scent. "