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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The acetate anion [C₂H₃O₂]⁻, a carboxylate and the conjugate base of ethanoic acid (acetic acid). countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a salt or ester of acetic acid wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acetateacetate

Etymology

From ethanoic acid + -ate.

Related phrases

acetic acidconjugate baseethanoic acid

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