formate

American  

[fawr-meyt] / ˈfɔr meɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a salt or ester of formic acid.

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formate British  

/ ˈfɔːmeɪt /

noun

1. any salt or ester of formic acid containing the ion HCOO ^– or the group HCOO–

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formate Scientific  

/ fôr′māt′ /

1. A salt or ester of formic acid, containing the group HCOO.

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Etymology

Origin of formate

First recorded in 1800–10; form(ic) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

Some gut bacteria can produce lactate and formate themselves, highlighting the importance of 'cross-feeding'.

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A new study from scientists at Yale University and the University of Missouri shows that catalysts made with manganese can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate.

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Formate is considered a promising material for storing hydrogen, which could help power the next generation of fuel cells.

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Formic acid, the protonated form of formate, is already manufactured at an industrial scale.

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Today, most industrial formate production relies on fossil fuels, which limits its long-term environmental benefits.

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