rhabarbarate, a. and n.
(rəˈbɑːbərət)
[f. med.L. rhabarbarum + -ate.]
† A. adj. ‘Impregnated or tinctured with rhubarb’ (J.).
| 1696 Floyer Anim. Hum. xii. 151 The Salt Humours must be evacuated by the Sennate, Rhabarbarate, and sweet Manna Purgers, with Acids added, or the Purging Waters. |
B. n. A salt of rhabarbaric acid. Also -erate.
| 1840 Pereira Mat. Med. 818 Metallic rhabarberates and tannates. |