malate

noun

ma·​late ˈma-ˌlāt  ˈmā- 

: a salt or ester of malic acid

Examples of malate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The form in this supplement is calcium malate, which is similar in absorption to the citrate form. — Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024

Nebraska Medicine notes that forms like glycinate and malate absorb better than oxide or sulfate, and that the type, dose and frequency all matter. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026

Oral forms of magnesium glycinate, citrate, malate, or chloride have the strongest evidence for absorption. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026

Nebraska Medicine confirms that glycinate and malate absorb better than oxide or sulfate, and that choosing the right type matters as much as the dose itself. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

malate

noun

ma·​late ˈmal-ˌāt  ˈmā-ˌlāt 

: a salt or ester of malic acid