Ethanoate

noun

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

Etymology

From ethanoic acid + -ate.

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