oxalate

/'ɔksəleit/

Thân thiện

A scientist adds oxalate to a test tube in the laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A salt or ester of oxalic acid: In chemistry, an "oxalate" is a compound formed when oxalic acid reacts with a base (forming a salt) or an alcohol (forming an ester). Oxalates are naturally occurring in many plants and are a component of some types of kidney stones.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Calcium oxalate is a common constituent of kidney stones.
  • Spinach and rhubarb contain high levels of oxalate.
  • The chemist analyzed the precipitate to confirm it was an oxalate.

Advanced Usage

• "Oxalate ion" (C₂O₄²⁻): The dianion form of oxalic acid, which is the reactive component that binds with metals to form salts.
  • The oxalate ion can chelate metal ions, affecting their absorption in the body.

Variants and Related Words

• Oxalic acid (n): The parent dicarboxylic acid (HOOC-COOH) from which oxalates are derived.
  • Oxalic acid is used as a cleaning agent and bleaching agent.

Synonyms

• Ethanedioate: The systematic IUPAC name for the oxalate ion or its salts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a salt or ester of oxalic acid