alloxanate
|al-lox-a-nate|
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/əˈlɒksəˌneɪt/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloxanate' originates from 'alloxan,' a compound derived from 'allantoin' and 'oxalic acid.'
Historical Evolution
'alloxan' was derived from the combination of 'allantoin' and 'oxalic acid,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alloxanate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a salt or ester of alloxanic acid.
The chemist synthesized an alloxanate for the experiment.
Last updated: 2025/06/29 23:06