toluates

/ˈtɑljuˌeɪts/
noun
  1. A salt or ester of toluic acid, used in chemical manufacturing and research.
    • Toluates are often used as intermediates in the production of certain plastics.
    • The lab technician synthesized several toluates for the experiment.
    • The chemist studied the properties of different toluates under varying temperatures.
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