ethanoate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From ethanoic acid + -ate.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The acetate anion [C₂H₃O₂]⁻, a carboxylate and the conjugate base of ethanoic acid (acetic acid).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ethanoates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |