"fumarate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fumarates [plural]
Etymology: From fumaric acid + -ate (“salt or ester”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|fumaric acid|-ate|id2=chemical|t2=salt or ester}} fumaric acid + -ate (“salt or ester”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} fumarate (plural fumarates)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of fumaric acid; they are produced in the body as part of the urea cycle. Categories (topical): Organic compounds Derived forms: calcium fumarate, potassium fumarate

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