ethyl acetate

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

• noun A colorless volatile flammable liquid, C₄H₈O₂, used in perfumes, flavorings, lacquers, pharmaceuticals, and rayon and as a general solvent.

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• noun organic chemistry The ethyl ester of acetic acid; CH3COOCH2CH3

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• noun a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics