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selenate

[ sel-uh-neyt ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a salt or ester of selenic acid.

selenate

/ ˈsɛlɪˌneɪt /

noun

  1. any salt or ester formed by replacing one or both of the hydrogens of selenic acid with metal ions or organic groups

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Word History and Origins

Origin of selenate1

First recorded in 1810–20; selen(ic acid) + -ate 2

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Word History and Origins

Origin of selenate1

C19: from selenium + -ate 1

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