binoxalate

[ bahy-nok-suh-leyt, -lit ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an acid containing the group HC 2 O 4 –, as ammonium binoxalate, C 2 H 5 NO 4 ⋅H 2 O.

Word History and Origins

Origin of binoxalate¹

First recorded in 1800–10; bin- + oxalate

Example Sentences

With regard to oxalate of soda, or binoxalate of potash, 14·2 grms.

From Project Gutenberg

A white precipitate will be seen in the tube if either oxalic acid or binoxalate of potash has been employed.

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Oxalate or Binoxalate of Potash (salts of sorrel or salts of lemon) is almost as poisonous as the acid itself.

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