| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| SUFFIX: | 1. A derivative of a specified chemical compound or element: aluminate. 2. A salt or ester of a specified acid whose name ends in -ic: acetate. | | ETYMOLOGY: | New Latin - tum, from Latin, neuter of -tus, past participle suff. of verbs in -re.
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