subacetate

American  

[suhb-as-i-teyt] / sʌbˈæs ɪˌteɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a basic salt of acetic acid.

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subacetate British  

/ sʌbˈæsɪˌteɪt /

noun

1. any one of certain crystalline basic acetates containing hydroxide ions in addition to acetate ions. For example, the subacetate of aluminium is probably Al 3 (OH) 2 (CH 3 COO)

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Etymology

Origin of subacetate

First recorded in 1810–20; sub- + acetate

Example Sentences

Were the things to be analysed, it might transpire that the quantity of verdigris or subacetate on the copper plate had been excessive, so great as to look like deliberate purpose.

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It is not precipitated by tannin or subacetate of lead.

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Soluble starch is precipitated out of solution by alcohol, or by lead subacetate solution.

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They are precipitated out of solution by alcohol and by lead subacetate solution.

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The glycerol content is ascertained by taking 2.5 grammes, adding lead subacetate solution, and filtering without increasing the bulk more than is absolutely necessary; the solution is concentrated to about 25 c.c., and the oxidation with bichromate and sulphuric acid conducted as described in the examination of Crude Glycerine.

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