qui·nate | \ ˈkwīˌnāt \
Definition of quinate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: arranged in or composed of sets of five
—used especially of compound leaves with five leaflets
quinate
noun\ ", ˈkwiˌn- \
plural -s
Definition of quinate (Entry 2 of 2)
: a salt or ester of quinic acid
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