glycerate

Meanings

• noun

  A compound formed by the esterification of glycerol with a carboxylic acid, such as acetic, lactic, or propionic acid.

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Variants

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glycerinate , glycerinated , glycerinates , glycerinating

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'glykys' meaning sweet and 'erate' meaning to flow or run.

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Trivia

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1. Glycerate is used as an intermediate in the production of various industrial chemicals.

2. Glycerate is also used as a food additive and preservative.

3. The production of glycerate is a byproduct of the production of biodiesel.

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Related Concepts

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1. glycerol: A simple sugar alcohol that is a major component of animal fats and vegetable oils and is used in the production of biodiesel and various other industrial applications.

2. esterification: A chemical reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid, resulting in the formation of an ester and water.

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1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a molecule of glycerate, with a glycerol backbone and an ester group attached.

2. associate
   

   - Think of glycerate as a type of fat or oil, derived from the esterification of glycerol.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'glycerate' as 'glycerol' + 'ate' to help remember it's a compound derived from glycerol.

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