malate
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mal·ate
(măl′āt′, mā′lāt′)n.
A salt, ester, or anion of malic acid.
[mal(ic acid) + -ate.]
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malate
(ˈmæleɪt; ˈmeɪ-)n
(Elements & Compounds) any salt or ester of malic acid
[C18: from malic acid]
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mal•ate
(ˈmæl eɪt, ˈmeɪ leɪt)n.
a salt or ester of malic acid.
[1785–95]
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