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oxalate

/ɒksəleɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does oxalate mean?

noun

A salt or ester of oxalic acid, or a compound containing the oxalate ion. In biochemistry, oxalate is a compound that can be produced by the body and is found in some foods.

Example

"The patient's kidney stones were found to contain high levels of oxalate."

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