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propionate Definition

pro·pio·nate (prōpē ə nāt′)

noun

a salt or ester of propionic acid

Etymology: < propionic acid + -ate

propionate Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • inhale: In patients with asthma or COPD a lesser degree of systemic exposure to inhaled fluticasone propionate has been observed.
  • contain: This medicine contains the active ingredient fluticasone propionate, which is a type of medicine called a corticosteroid.

Modifies a noun

  • plasma: Information about this interaction is lacking for inhaled fluticasone propionate, but a marked increase in fluticasone propionate plasma levels is expected.
  • production: It involves indirect effects the methanogens have on propionate production.
  • level: Information about this interaction is lacking for inhaled fluticasone propionate, but a marked increase in fluticasone propionate plasma levels is expected.
  • therapy: In cases of fluticasone propionate overdose Seretide therapy may still be continued at a suitable dosage for symptom control.
  • producer: The host uses the acetate as an oxidisable substrate and the succinate is used as a growth substrate by some propionate producers.

Noun used with modifier

  • fluticasone: In patients with asthma or COPD a lesser degree of systemic exposure to inhaled fluticasone propionate has been observed.
  • microgram: Children 4 years and older: One inhalation of 50 micrograms salmeterol and 100 micrograms fluticasone propionate twice daily.
  • calcium: Anti-fungal agents: In order to give bread a longer shelf life, it is sprayed with either sorbate or calcium propionate.

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