malate

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A substance found in fruits that helps cells make energy

noun
/ˈmæl.eɪt/

Specialized

: malato

If you look, what's the difference between malate and oxaloacetate?

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Examples

Many fruits, such as apples and grapes, contain malate, which contributes to their sour taste.
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FoundMyFitness
Magnesium malate is often used as a dietary supplement to improve energy levels.
The body produces malate during the process of converting food into energy.

Surface Forms

malate singular

malates plural

Morphology

malate = malic (semi-transparent) = malic + ate

The form follows a regular chemical pattern (malic -> malate, -ate marking the anion/salt), but understanding requires specialized chemical knowledge not assumed for average learners.

Etymology

Malate comes from malic, which is from Latin malum meaning 'apple', because malic acid was first found in apples. So malate is the apple-linked chemical you find in fruits that helps produce energy in cells.