CAPRATE

Etymology

Noun

caprate (plural caprates)

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of capric acid

Synonyms

• decanoate

Source: Wiktionary


Cap"rate, n. (Chem.)

Definition: A salt of capric acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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