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abietate

noun
ab·​i·​e·​tate | \ ˈabēəˌtāt\
plural -s

Definition of abietate

1 : a salt or ester of abietic acid
2 : resinate —used chiefly commercially

First Known Use of abietate

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for abietate

abiet(ic acid) + -ate entry 1

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