oxalate
/'ɔksəleit/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a salt or ester of oxalic acid
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