pyrogallate

[ pahy-ruh-gal-eyt, -gaw-leyt ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a salt or ether of pyrogallol.

pyrogallate

/ ˌpaɪrəʊˈɡæleɪt /

noun

1. any salt or ester of pyrogallol

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyrogallate¹

First recorded in 1830–40; pyrogall(ol) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

It also combines with the metal, forming a pyrogallate--a dark brown, very non-actinic material.

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