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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Matcha is also a good source of the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has powerful cellular-protective and anti-inflammatory effects in the body.1 Flavor notes: Matcha has a grassy, earthy flavor and is delicious hot or iced. Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Oct. 2025 Other naturally occurring substances – such as naringenin, a chemical abundant in citrus fruits, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a compound found in green tea – also activate the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and promote Treg development. Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025 Founded by cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson, this serum contains vitamin C in its purest form, with a unique patented formula of stable 20% pure vitamin C and stable epigallocatechin gallate, which is a skin-aiding ingredient found in green tea. Akili King, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025 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

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 5 Nov. 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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