furoate

/fjuːˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt or ester of a furoic acid

“The chemist synthesized a compound from a furoate molecule.”

2. verb

To convert or treat with furoic acid or a furoate

“The manufacturer furoated the material to make it more durable.”

Synonyms

  • furoate salt
  • furoic ester

Antonyms

  • acetate
  • formate