Aconitate

Pronunciation: /əˈkɒnɪˌteɪt/

Definitions of aconitate

noun aconitate - a salt or ester of aconitic acid, or the anion C6H5O7−3, which is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle

Example Sentences

A1 Aconitate is a compound found in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges.

A2 The aconitate concentration in the blood can be measured to assess certain medical conditions.

B1 Researchers are studying the role of aconitate in the metabolism of certain organisms.

B2 The conversion of citrate to aconitate is an important step in the citric acid cycle.

C1 Aconitate is a key intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle.

C2 The crystal structure of aconitate bound to its enzyme has been elucidated through X-ray crystallography.

Examples of aconitate in a Sentence

formal Aconitate is an intermediate compound in the citric acid cycle.

informal I heard aconitate is important for energy production in cells.

slang Hey, did you know aconitate is like the MVP of the citric acid cycle?

figurative Just like aconitate keeps the citric acid cycle running smoothly, we need to find our own balance in life to keep moving forward.

Grammatical Forms of aconitate

• past tense: aconitated
• plural: aconitates
• comparative: more aconitate
• superlative: most aconitate
• present tense: aconitates
• future tense: will aconitate
• perfect tense: have aconitated
• continuous tense: is aconitating
• singular: aconitate
• positive degree: aconitate
• infinitive: to aconitate
• gerund: aconitating
• participle: aconitating

Origin and Evolution of aconitate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aconitate' originated from Latin, specifically from the noun 'aconitum' meaning aconite plant.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a compound derived from aconite plant, 'aconitate' later evolved to also refer to the process of converting citrate to aconitate in biochemistry.