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

Example Sentences

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

From The Dog by Youatt, William

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

From The Chemistry of Plant Life by Thatcher, Roscoe Wilfred

Take of lard 1 oz., solution of subacetate of lead 25 drops, tinc. of opium 1 drm.; mix well.

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

It is not precipitated by tannin or subacetate of lead.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" by Various

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.

From The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis

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