oxanate

/ɒksəleɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt or ester of oxalic acid.

“The oxalate in the plant is toxic to animals.”

2. verb

To convert into an oxalate.

“The bacteria can oxalate organic compounds in the soil.”

Synonyms

  • dicarboxylate
  • oxalic acid salt

Antonyms

  • alkalate
  • carbonate