anisate

noun

an·​is·​ate

ˈanəˌsāt,

-sə̇t

plural -s

: a salt or ester of anisic acid

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary anisic + -ate

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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