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for·mate

 (fôr′māt′)
n.
The anionic univalent CHO2 group derived from formic acid, or a compound containing this group.

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formate

(ˈfɔːmeɪt)
n
(Chemistry) any salt or ester of formic acid containing the ion HCOO or the group HCOO–
[C19: from form(ic) + -ate1]
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for•mate

(ˈfɔr meɪt)

n.
a salt or ester of formic acid.
[1800–10]
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