1. a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics;
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
ethyl acetate
n 1: a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made
from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and
perfumes and as a solvent for plastics