etherate

noun

ether·​ate

ˈēthərə̇t,

-ˌrāt

plural -s

: a compound with an ether (such as ethyl ether)

boron trifluoride etherate BF₃·(C₂H₅)₂O

Word History

Etymology

ether + -ate

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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