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noun
Lead acetate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: lead sugar, salt of Saturn, sugar of Saturn
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a poisonous white solid (Pb[CH3CO]2) used in dyeing cotton and in making enamels and varnishes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lead acetate
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: acetate, ethanoate, dye, dyestuff
History
From its sweetish taste.
