Definition

A type of salt that is derived from phenol, often referred to as phenoxide.

Example

The chemist prepared a solution containing phenolate for the experiment.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of phenolate?

I think I saw it mentioned in a chemistry book once.

Yeah, it's actually a salt of phenol, pretty interesting right?

Definitely! Chemistry has some cool compounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phenolate → It is formed from "phenol" (from Greek "phaino" meaning to show or to appear, referring to the aromatic compound) and "-ate" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester of an acid). The word "phenolate" refers to the salt or ester derived from phenol.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phenol' as a compound that 'shows' its aromatic properties, and '-ate' indicates a chemical derivative. This helps you remember that phenolate is a chemical compound related to phenol.

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