diacetate
[dī-ăs′ĭ-tāt′]
n.
A salt or ester containing two acetate groups.
Nearby words
- diabolical,
- diabolism,
- diabolize,
- diabolo,
- diacaustic,
- 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 CooleyFrom a solution of chromate of potash and diacetate of lead, as chrome yellow.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold CooleyThe 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. CrossExtract of belladonna, 1⁄2 dr.; dilute solution of diacetate of lead, 1⁄2 pint.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley