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maleate

American  
[mal-ee-eyt, -it, mey-lee-] / ˈmæl iˌeɪt, -ɪt, ˈmeɪ li- /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a salt or ester of maleic acid.


maleate British  
/ ˈmælɪˌeɪt /

noun

  1. any salt or ester of maleic acid

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maleate Scientific  
/ mālē-āt′,mə-lēət /
  1. A salt or ester of maleic acid.


Etymology

Origin of maleate

First recorded in 1850–55; male(ic acid) + -ate 2

Example Sentences

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Now, a team at HZB led by Prof. Alexander Föhlisch has elucidated the influence of the electronic structure on the stability of fumarate, maleate and succinate dianions.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

The analysis of the spectral data shows that maleate is potentially less stable than fumarate and succinate.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

Perhexiline maleate is unlikely to be used as-is for treating PDAC.

From Science Daily • Dec. 27, 2023

Stocks of chlorphenamine maleate, the active ingredient in brands such as Piriton, are widely limited, Boots says.

From BBC • May 9, 2022

Some, such as magnesium maleate and glycinate, are easier on the digestive tract.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2021

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