asparaginate
English
[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]From asparagin(e) + -ate.
Noun
[edit]asparaginate (uncountable)
- Any salt or ester of asparagine, such as potassium asparaginate or magnesium asparaginate.
- Coordinate term: aspartate (denoting a close chemical cousin)
Usage notes
[edit]See asparaginic acid § Usage notes.
Related terms
[edit]Etymology 2
[edit]From asparagin(ic acid) + -ate.
Noun
[edit]asparaginate (uncountable)
- (dated, uncommon) The conjugate base of asparaginic acid (aspartic acid).
- Synonym: aspartate (the usual term)