subacetate

[ suhb-as-i-teyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Chemistry.

subacetate

/ sʌbˈæsɪˌteɪt /

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)

First recorded in 1810–20; sub- + acetate

A subacetate of lead is formed by digesting a cold solution of uncrystallized acetate, over litharge, with frequent agitation.

This process was modified by Lassen, who precipitated the aqueous solution with the subacetate of lead.

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

They are precipitated from solution by alcohol, but not by lead subacetate (distinction from starch).

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

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