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Webster 1913 Edition


Benzoate

Ben′zo-ate

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Noun.
[Cf. F.
benzoate
.]
(Chem.)
A salt formed by the union of benzoic acid with any salifiable base.

Webster 1828 Edition


Benzoate

BEN'ZOATE

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Noun.
[See Benzoin.] A salt formed by the union of the benzoic acid with any salifiable base.