Definition

A chemical compound that is a salt or ester derived from arsenic acid, often used in various industrial applications.

Example

The laboratory tested the arsenate for its potential environmental impact.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of arsenate in chemistry class?

Yeah, I remember learning about it briefly, but I forgot what it really is.

It's actually a salt of arsenic acid, which sounds pretty intense.

Wow, I had no idea it was related to arsenic; that makes it even more interesting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arsenate is formed from "arsenic" (from Greek "arsenikon", meaning potent or male) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a salt or ester of an acid). The word refers to a compound containing arsenic, typically in its trivalent form, combined with oxygen and another element.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arsenic' as a potent element and '-ate' indicating a compound, which helps you remember that arsenate is a compound containing arsenic.

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