HeyRuaHow to say “acetate” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicéatáit
- English:
- acetate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ak-AY-taw-itch” /akʲeːt̪ˠaːtʲ/
- Plural:
- aicéatáití (acetates)
- Genitive singular:
- aicéatáite, na haicéatáite (e.g. leathán na haicéatáite, the acetate sheet)
- Genitive plural:
- aicéatáití, na n-aicéatáití (e.g. airíonna na n-aicéatáití, the properties of the acetates)
What does “aicéatáit” mean?
- acetate
- A salt or ester of acetic acid, also used for a transparent plastic film or fibre made from cellulose acetate.Also: acetate film, cellulose acetate.
“Aicéatáit” with the article
The plural of acetate in Irish is aicéatáití. Here is aicéatáit after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aicéatáit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aicéatáit, the Irish word for acetate.
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Acetate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acetate?
The Irish for acetate is aicéatáit (pronounced “ak-AY-taw-itch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aicéatáití.
How do you pronounce aicéatáit in Irish?
Aicéatáit is said like “ak-AY-taw-itch” (IPA /akʲeːt̪ˠaːtʲ/).
What is the plural of acetate in Irish?
The plural of aicéatáit is aicéatáití; with the article, na haicéatáití means “the acetates”. The genitive plural is aicéatáití, as in airíonna na n-aicéatáití (the properties of the acetates).
Why does aicéatáit sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aicéatáit (the acetate), a haicéatáit (her acetate), a n-aicéatáit (their acetate), na haicéatáití (the acetates).
Is 'aicéatáit' related to 'aigéad aicéiteach'?
Yes: aicéatáit is a salt or ester formed from aigéad aicéiteach, acetic acid.
