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maleate

 

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Noun maleate has 1 sense
  1. maleate - a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation
    --1 is a kind of
    ester; antidepressant, antidepressant drug

Definitions from the Web

Maleate

Definition:

Maleate is a chemical compound formed by the esterification of maleic acid, commonly used in pharmaceuticals and as a precursor in the production of various plastic materials.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Senses:

Noun:
  1. A chemical compound derived from maleic acid.
Verb:
  1. To treat or combine with maleate.

Examples:

Noun:
  1. The pharmaceutical company uses maleate as a key ingredient in their new medication.
Verb:
  1. The chemist maleates the substance to enhance its stability.

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