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Ethanoate
noun
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The acetate anion [C₂H₃O₂]⁻, a carboxylate and the conjugate base of ethanoic acid (acetic acid). countable, uncountable
- 2 a salt or ester of acetic acid wordnet
Etymology
From ethanoic acid + -ate.
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