quinate

1 of 2

adjective

qui·​nate
ˈkwīˌnāt
: arranged in or composed of sets of five
used especially of compound leaves with five leaflets

quinate

2 of 2

noun

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ˈkwiˌn-
plural -s
: a salt or ester of quinic acid

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin quini five apiece + English -ate

Noun

International Scientific Vocabulary quin- + -ate

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“Quinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinate. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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