Chem. Obs. [f. L. acēt-um vinegar + -ITE.] A salt of the supposed Acetous acid; the substances formerly so named are ACETATES.
1791. Hamilton, trans. Berthollet, Art of Dyeing, I. I. § 1. ii. 29. One pound of acetite of lead, or sugar of lead.
1802. Chevenix, in Phil. Trans., XCII. 135. I sent a current of oxygenized muriatic acid through a solution of acetite of potash.
1812. Sir H. Davy, Chem. Philos., 394. A solution of acetite of lead, i. e. sugar of lead, may be used.
1822. Imison, Science & Art, II. 61. A piece of paper, dipped in a solution of acetite of lead.
