subacetate

American

[suhb-as-i-teyt] / 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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The operator must learn by experience the point where the addition should cease; a decided excess of subacetate of lead solution should never be used.

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

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

From The Chemistry of Plant Life by Thatcher, Roscoe Wilfred

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 Young, Daniel

The most characteristic test for the gas is a white precipitate, which is produced by passing it into lime or baryta-water, or into a solution of subacetate of lead.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

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

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