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ma·le·ate
(mā′lē-āt′, mə-lē′ət)n.
A salt, ester, or anion of maleic acid.
[male(ic acid) + -ate.]
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maleate
(ˈmælɪˌeɪt)n
(Elements & Compounds) any salt or ester of maleic acid
[C19: from male(ic acid) + -ate1]
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mal•e•ate
(ˈmæl iˌeɪt, -ɪt, ˈmeɪ li-)n.
a salt or ester of maleic acid.
[1850–55]
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