lead acetate
nounDefinition of lead acetate
: an acetate of lead
especially
: a poisonous soluble salt PbC4H6O4·3H2O
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In the nearly 40 years since lead acetate was initially approved as a color additive, our understanding of the hazards of lead exposure has evolved significantly. — Zoe Weiner, Allure, "The FDA Orders Hair-Dye Companies to Remove Lead From Formulas," 31 Oct. 2018 Some hair dyes contain lead acetate, Leiba added, which can increase lead levels in the blood. — Amanda Macmillan, Health.com, "Kourtney Kardashian Spoke to Congress About Cosmetic Safety. Here's Why She's Concerned," 25 Apr. 2018 Ancient Romans used lead acetate to sweeten inferior wines; the Medieval spice trade was rife with cheap substitutes, including plain old tree bark mixed in with cinnamon, dried wood with cloves, and sandalwood in saffron. — Linda Rodriguez Mcrobbie, Smithsonian, "What’s Really in That Tuna Roll? DNA Testing Can Help You Find Out," 13 Sep. 2017 Not only were coffins at that time painted on the inside with a lead white paint, but the Western Union uniform Kennicott was wearing and such coats and blankets at the time were treated with lead acetate as a water proofing mechanism. — Allison Keyes, Smithsonian, "Two Smithsonian Scientists Retrace the Mysterious Circumstances of an 1866 Death and Change History," 8 Mar. 2017 Ancient Romans used lead acetate to sweeten inferior wines — Linda Rodriguez Mcrobbie, Smithsonian, "What’s Really in That Tuna Roll? DNA Testing Can Help You Find Out," 13 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lead acetate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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lead acetate
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Medical Definition of lead acetate
: a poisonous soluble lead salt PbC4H6O4·3H2O used in medicine especially formerly as an astringent
— called also sugar of lead