gallate

noun

gal·​late ˈga-ˌlāt How to pronounce gallate (audio) ˈgȯ- How to pronounce gallate (audio)
: a salt or ester of gallic acid

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This includes an especially potent polyphenol called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) that can help reduce inflammation in blood vessels. Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025 Green tea contains cellular-protective compounds, like the powerful antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 July 2025 Green tea can boost immunity Flavonoids help the immune system by dampening down inflammation, but green tea is also packed full of epigallocatechin gallate, (EGCG) an antioxidant that is proven to boost immune function. Georgia Day, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2025 These antioxidants, namely epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), is known to boost metabolism. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from (acide) gallique gallic acid + -ate -ate entry 1

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gallate was in 1788

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“Gallate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gallate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

gallate

noun
gal·​late ˈgal-ˌāt How to pronounce gallate (audio) ˈgȯl- How to pronounce gallate (audio)
: a salt or ester of gallic acid see propyl gallate
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