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formate

The salt or ester of formic acid.

Noun

This term is used exclusively within the domain of chemistry to describe compounds derived from formic acid. It carries a neutral, technical register and is typically encountered in scientific literature, safety data sheets, or industrial chemical catalogs.

Because it refers to a specific class of chemical ions or salts, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the substance in general. It does not have a plural form in standard chemical nomenclature.

Meanings

Noun

The salt or ester of formic acid.

Sodium formate is used as a de-icing agent on airport runways.

Examples

The researcher added sodium formate to the solution to maintain a stable pH.

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sodium formate

Is this compound a formate or a different type of carboxylate salt?

School Life

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The reaction produces a small amount of formate as a byproduct.

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We need to analyze the concentration of formate in the anaerobic culture.

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Potassium formate is often used as an environmentally friendly de-icing agent.

Travel

Potassium formate

The enzyme catalyzes the oxidation of formate into carbon dioxide.

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I wonder if the formate ester will have a distinct fruity smell.

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formate ester

The sample contains a high percentage of ammonium formate.

Office

ammonium formate

The chemical structure of a formate ion consists of a single carbon atom.

School Life

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