pinacolate

noun

pi·​nac·​o·​late

pə̇ˈnakəˌlāt,

ˌpinəˈkōlə̇t

plural -s

: a metallic derivative of pinacol compare alcoholate

Word History

Etymology

pinacol + -ate

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