Subacetate

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the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. An acetate containing an excess of the basic constituent.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A basic acetate—that is, one in which there are one or more equivalents of the basic radical which may combine with the acid anhydrid to form a normal acetate: as, subacetate of lead; subacetate of copper (verdigris).
  • Word Usage
    "The glycerol content is ascertained by taking 2.5 grammes, adding lead subacetate solution, and filtering without increasing the bulk more than is absolutely necessary; the solution is concentrated to about 25 c.c., and the oxidation with bichromate and sulphuric acid conducted as described in the examination of Crude Glycerine."
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