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Lead Acetate.
Lead Acetate - as a noun
A poisonous white solid (pb[ch3co]2) used in dyeing cotton and in making enamels and varnishes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sugar of leadExample Sentences
"The use of lead acetate in cosmetics and personal care products is restricted in many countries."
"In the laboratory, lead acetate is often used as a reagent for detecting the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas."
"The production of lead acetate involves the reaction of lead oxide with acetic acid."
"Due to its toxicity, the use of lead acetate as a food additive is banned in many countries."
"Some hair products marketed as natural or organic may still contain lead acetate."