(sʌbˈæsɪˌteɪt) n (Elements & Compounds) any one of certain crystalline basic acetates containing hydroxide ions in addition to acetate ions. For example, the subacetate of aluminium is probably Al3(OH)2(CH3COO)
subacetate
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sub·ac·e·tate
(sŭb-as'ĕ-tāt), A mixture or complex of a base and its acetate.
subacetate
S21-907540 (sŭb-ăs′ĕ-tāt) [″ + acetum, vinegar] A basic acetate.