valerianate Chem.
(vəˈlɪərɪənət)
[f. valerian + -ate1 c.]
A salt produced by the action of valeric acid on a base.
| 1845 W. Gregory Handbk. Org. Chem. 168 Hydrogen is given off, and valerianate of potash is formed. 1857 Miller Elem. Chem., Org. 154 Apple oil is a similar preparation of valerianate of amyl. 1876 Harley Mat. Med. 347 The valerianates are all soluble in water, excepting those of silver and mercury. 1899 Allbutt's Syst. Med. VIII. 124 Zinc, which may well be given as the valerianate. |