• (n.) An acetate containing an excess of the basic constituent.
A mixture or complex of a base and its acetate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Sub·ac'e·tate noun (Chemistry) An acetate containing an excess of the basic constituent. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: sŭb-as′ĕ-tāt Definitions: 1. A mixture or complex of a base and its acetate.
subacetate An acetate containing an excess of the basic constituent.
a basic salt of acetic acid.