Olate

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To form an ol group or compound. intransitive

    "The hydroxo groups then “olated,” resulting in the formation of large aggregates, eventually reaching colloidal size."

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"The hydroxo groups then “olated,” resulting in the formation of large aggregates, eventually reaching colloidal size."

Etymology

From ol + -ate.

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