Definition

A type of chemical compound that is derived from selenic acid, often found as a salt or ester.

Example

Selenate is used in some fertilizers to provide essential nutrients to plants.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of selenate?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a type of salt that comes from selenic acid.

Interesting! I wonder how it's used in chemistry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Selenate is formed from "selenium" (from Greek "selēnion", meaning moon) and "-ate" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester of an acid). The word "selenate" refers to a compound containing selenium, often in the form of a salt derived from selenic acid.

Memory Tip

Think of 'selenium' which is named after the moon ('selēnion'), and remember that 'selenate' is a compound related to selenium.

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