oxalate

noun, verb — 2 senses

oxalate

noun

/ˈɒksəleɪt/

Etymology From French oxalate, equivalent to oxalic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any salt or ester of oxalic acid.

Derived terms
binoxalate, bioxalate, cadmium oxalate, calcium oxalate, dimethyl oxalate, dioxalate, hydrogenoxalate, oxaliplatin, oxalosis, oxammite, peroxalate, plumbic oxalate, quadrioxalate, sodium oxalate, trioxalate
Hypernyms
antinutrient

oxalate

verb

Etymology Probably directly from the noun, through the influence of -ate (verb-forming suffix).

1

To coat (steel, etc.) with an oxalate.

Related terms
oxaluria

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