1 quinate | Definition of quinate

quinate

adjective
qui·​nate | \ ˈkwīˌnāt\

Definition of quinate

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: arranged in or composed of sets of five used especially of compound leaves with five leaflets

quinate

noun
\ ", ˈkwiˌn-\
plural -s

Definition of quinate (Entry 2 of 2)

: a salt or ester of quinic acid

History and Etymology for quinate

Adjective

Latin quini five apiece + English -ate

Noun

International Scientific Vocabulary quin- + -ate

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