subacetate

American  

[suhb-as-i-teyt] / sʌbˈæs ɪˌteɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a basic salt of acetic acid.

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subacetate British  

/ 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)

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Etymology

Origin of subacetate

First recorded in 1810–20; sub- + acetate

Example Sentences

In many cases of high grade sugars, especially beet sugars, the use of alumina alone will be sufficient for clarification without the previous addition of subacetate of lead.

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

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

Excess of subacetate of lead solution in clarification.

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