diacetate

[ dī-ăs′ĭ-tāt′ ]

n.

A salt or ester containing two acetate groups.

Nearby words

diabolical, diabolism, diabolize, diabolo, diacaustic, diacetate, diacetic acid, diacetone alcohol, diacetyl, diacetylmorphine, diachronic

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Examples from the Web for diacetate

From solution of diacetate of lead, 16 drops; distilled water, 1⁄2 pint; mix.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley
From a solution of chromate of potash and diacetate of lead, as chrome yellow.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley
The derivative is approximately a diacetate, and on the assumption of a simple ester reaction the yield should be 127 p.ct.
Researches on Cellulose|C. F. Cross
Extract of belladonna, 1⁄2 dr.; dilute solution of diacetate of lead, 1⁄2 pint.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley