The Collaborative International Dictionary
Subacetate
Subacetate \Sub*ac"e*tate\, n. (Chem.) An acetate containing an excess of the basic constituent.
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subacetate
n. (context chemistry English) An acetate containing an excess of the basic constituent.
Usage examples of "subacetate".
Both are crystalline, resinous substances, and, although resembling each other in many respects, the chemist may distinguish them by their reaction, for both yield a precipitate if treated with subacetate of lead, but only the glycocholate will give a precipitate with acetate of lead.
The most characteristic test for the gas is a white precipitate, which is produced by passing it into lime or baryta-water, or into a solution of subacetate of lead.