carboxylate Definition
a salt or ester of a carboxylic acid, containing the group −COO−.
Using carboxylate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carboxylate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Sodium carboxylate is used in the production of detergents.
Example
The reaction of carboxylic acids with alcohols produces carboxylates.
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Summary: carboxylate in Brief
The term 'carboxylate' [kɑːrˈbɒksɪleɪt] refers to a salt or ester of a carboxylic acid, containing the group −COO−. It is used in the production of detergents and can be produced by reacting carboxylic acids with alcohols.
