glycolate

/ˈɡlaɪkəˌleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into a glycol or to combine with glycol

“The process involves glycolating the chemical to produce a stable compound.”

2. noun

a salt or ester of glycol

“The new glycolate has shown promising results in the medical trial.”

3. verb

to convert into an acid or to add an acid group

“The enzyme glycolates the sugar molecule during the metabolic process.”

Synonyms

  • glycollate
  • hydroxyacetate

Antonyms

  • dehydrate
  • oxidize