lead acetate meaning

UK US /lɛd ˈæsəteɪt/ 4 syllables

lead acetate (noun): a poisonous white solid (Pb[CH3CO]2) used in dyeing cotton and in making enamels and varnishes.

Definition of lead acetate

  1. a poisonous white solid (Pb[CH3CO]2) used in dyeing cotton and in making enamels and varnishes

    Synonyms: sugar of lead

    Type of: acetate, dye

How to pronounce lead acetate

lead acetate is pronounced /lɛd ˈæsəteɪt/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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