Malonate definition
A salt or ester of malonic acid.
noun
The dianion with chemical formula CH2 (COO)22− that results from removal of the two carboxylic hydrogen ions from malonic acid.
noun
A salt or ester of malonic acid.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
malonate
Plural:
malonatesOrigin of malonate
- malon(ic acid) –ate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition