subacetate

[ suhb-as-i-teyt ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a basic salt of acetic acid.

subacetate

/ 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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of subacetate¹

First recorded in 1810–20; sub- + acetate

Example Sentences

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

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This process was modified by Lassen, who precipitated the aqueous solution with the 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 from solution by alcohol, but not by lead subacetate (distinction from starch).

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

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