citraconate

noun

cit·​ra·​con·​ate
ˌsi‧trəˈkäˌnāt,
sə̇‧ˈtrakəˌn-
plural -s
: a salt or ester of citraconic acid

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary citraconic + -ate

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of citraconate was in 1840

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“Citraconate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citraconate. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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