acetate decay : Spreety TV Online Glossary
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acetate decay n. The chemical degradation of
acetate over time, often identified by a characteristic vinegar odor given off
as acetic acid leaches from the film base. As acetate-based film decays, it may
physically distort, shrink, and become brittle. Acetate decay can be delayed
significantly by proper care and storage, but not prevented altogether. See
vinegar syndrome. Compare A-D strip; binder degradation;
biological decay.
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