abietate

noun

ab·​i·​e·​tate

ˈabēəˌtāt

plural -s

1

: a salt or ester of abietic acid

2

: resinate

—used chiefly commercially

Word History

Etymology

abiet(ic acid) + -ate entry 1

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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