LEAD ARSENATE


Meaning of LEAD ARSENATE in English

ˈled- noun

: an arsenate of lead: as

a. : a crystalline acid salt PbHAsO 4 made usually by reaction of lead monoxide with arsenic pentoxide and used as an insecticide; di-lead orthoarsenate — called also acid lead arsenate, standard lead arsenate

b. : a mixture of basic orthoarsenates of lead used as an insecticide especially on sensitive plants — called also basic lead arsenate

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