maleate

/ˈmæliˌeɪt/
noun
  1. A chemical compound derived from maleic acid, often used in medicines and industrial products.
    • Maleate salts are commonly used to make certain drugs more stable.
    • The lab technician synthesized a maleate ester for the experiment.
    • The doctor prescribed a medication containing maleate to treat his allergies.
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