maleate

[ mal-ee-eyt, -it, mey-lee- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a salt or ester of maleic acid.

maleate

/ ˈmælɪˌeɪt /

noun

1. any salt or ester of maleic acid

maleate

/ mā′lē-āt′,mə-lē′ət /

1. A salt or ester of maleic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of maleate¹

First recorded in 1850–55; male(ic acid) + -ate ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of maleate¹

C19: from male ( ic acid ) + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

"This means that there is a chance that maleate could be degraded by certain substances," says Savchenko.

From Science Daily

The best of these was perhexiline maleate, an older drug used to treat the heart condition called angina.

From Science Daily

Some, such as magnesium maleate and glycinate, are easier on the digestive tract.

From Seattle Times

India's health ministry banned the combination of chlorpheniramine maleate and codeine syrup, which Pfizer sells as the cough syrup Corex, in a notice over the weekend saying it could pose a risk to humans.

From Reuters