English Explanatory Dictionary

ethanoate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The acetate anion [C₂H₃O₂]⁻, a carboxylate and the conjugate base of ethanoic acid (acetic acid).

Word forms

ethanoate ethanoates

Etymology

From ethanoic acid + -ate.

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