oxalate

noun

ox·a·late | \ ˈäk-sə-ˌlāt

\

Definition of oxalate

: a salt or ester of oxalic acid

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Drinking only green juice for long periods of time can increase your risk of developing kidney stones and — in extreme cases —kidney failure due to the oxalates in spinach. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Spinach Is the Legit Superfood You Need in Your Life," 22 Mar. 2018

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oxalate

noun

ox·a·late | \ ˈäk-sə-ˌlāt

\

Medical Definition of oxalate

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a salt or ester of oxalic acid

oxalate

transitive verb

oxalated; oxalating

Medical Definition of oxalate (Entry 2 of 2)

: to add an oxalate to (blood or plasma) to prevent coagulation

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