subacetate

[ suhb-as-i-teyt ]

nounChemistry.

a basic salt of acetic acid.

Origin of subacetate

First recorded in 1810–20; sub- + acetate

Words Nearby subacetate

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How to use subacetate in a sentence

A subacetate of lead is formed by digesting a cold solution of uncrystallized acetate, over litharge, with frequent agitation.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ure
This process was modified by Lassen, who precipitated the aqueous solution with the subacetate of lead.
Coca and its Therapeutic Application, Third Edition | Angelo Mariani
Soluble starch is precipitated out of solution by alcohol, or by lead subacetate solution.
The Chemistry of Plant Life | Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher
They are precipitated from solution by alcohol, but not by lead subacetate (distinction from starch).
The Chemistry of Plant Life | Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher
They are precipitated out of solution by alcohol and by lead subacetate solution.
The Chemistry of Plant Life | Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher

British Dictionary definitions for subacetate

subacetate

/ (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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