| alcoholate | <chemistry> A crystallizable compound of a salt with alcohol, in which the latter plays a part analogous to that of water of crystallization. Origin: Cf. F. Alcolaie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| chloral alcoholate | A complex of chloral and ethanol. Prepared by refluxing trichloroacetaldehyde (chloral) or chloral hydrate with alcohol. Alleged to be an active constituent of a "Mickey Finn." (05 Mar 2000) |
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