Definition

A chemical compound that is a salt or ester derived from cholic acid, often used in biochemistry and medicine.

Example

The researcher studied the effects of cholate on cell membranes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cholate?

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It's a salt derived from cholic acid, mostly used in some chemical processes.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cholate originates from the Greek word 'chole' (meaning bile) combined with the suffix '-ate' (indicating a chemical compound). The term 'cholate' refers to a salt or ester of cholic acid, which is derived from bile.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chole' as relating to bile, and remember that 'cholate' refers to a compound associated with bile.

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