subacetate

American

[suhb-as-i-tayt] / sʌbˈæs ɪˌteɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

a basic salt of acetic acid.

subacetate British

/ sʌbˈæsɪˌteɪt /

noun

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

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subacetate

The most important are the sulphate, subacetate, and arsenite.

From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison ) Robertson

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

From The Chemistry of Plant Life by Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher

Bleeding, aperient and cooling medicines are indicated, and also applications of the subacetate of lead, or spermaceti ointment.

From The Dog by William Youatt

In such case, before making up to the mark, a saturated solution of subacetate of lead is added.

From Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891 by Various

Take of lard 7-1/2 drms., creosote 10 drops, solution of subacetate of lead 10 drops, watery extract of opium 1 grain; mix.

From Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets by Daniel Young

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