oxalato-

combining form

ox·​a·​la·​to-

¦äksə¦lāt(ˌ)ō

: oxalate

—especially in names of coordination complexes

oxalatoferrate (III) ion Fe(C₂O₄)₃³⁻

Word History

Etymology

oxalate entry 1 + -o-

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