oxalate

noun

ox·​a·​late ˈäk-sə-ˌlāt How to pronounce oxalate (audio)
: a salt or ester of oxalic acid

Examples of oxalate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The results of a kidney biopsy confirmed his suspicions: Jeanne’s kidneys had been overwhelmed with vitamin C, and oxalate crystals were clogging her kidney tubules, causing the organ to fail as cells began dying. Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024 Additionally, some mushrooms, such as chaga, are high in oxalates, so drinking mushroom coffee could increase the occurrence of kidney stones in some individuals. Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024 However, oxalates in kale could interfere with calcium absorption and cause kidney stones in some people. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2023 Some social media users say that steaming kale can help reduce oxalate content. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for oxalate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oxalate was in 1788

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Cite this Entry

“Oxalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxalate. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

oxalate

1 of 2 noun
ox·​a·​late ˈäk-sə-ˌlāt How to pronounce oxalate (audio)
: a salt or ester of oxalic acid

oxalate

2 of 2 transitive verb
oxalated; oxalating
: to add an oxalate to (blood or plasma) to prevent coagulation

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