adipate
|ad-i-pate|
C1
/ˈædɪˌpeɪt/
salt or ester of adipic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adipate' originates from the Latin word 'adeps', meaning 'fat'.
Historical Evolution
'adeps' transformed into the modern English word 'adipate' through scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to substances derived from fat, but now it specifically refers to salts or esters of adipic acid.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/08 06:21