OXALATE
Ox"a*late, n. Etym: [Cf. F. oxalate. See Oxalic.] (Chem.)
Defn: A salt of oxalic acid.
OXALDEHYDE
Ox*al"de*hyde, n. Etym: [Oxalic + aldehyde.] (Chem.)
Defn: Same as Glyoxal.
OXALETHYLINE
Ox`al*eth"yl*ine, n. Etym: [Oxalic + ethyl + -ine.]
Defn: A poisonous nitrogenous base (C6H10N2) obtained indirectly from oxamide as a thick transparent oil which has a strong narcotic odor, and a physiological action resembling that of atropine. It is probably related to pyridine.
OXALIC
Ox*al"ic, a. Etym: [From Oxalis: cf. F. oxalique.] (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, derived from, or contained in, sorrel, or oxalis; specifically, designating an acid found in, and characteristic of, oxalis, and also certain plant of the Buckwheat family. Oxalic acid (Chem.), a dibasic acid, existing combined in oxalis as an acid potassium oxalate, and in many plant tissues as the calcium oxalate. It is prepared on a large scale, by the action of fused caustic soda or potash on sawdust, as a white crystalline substance, which has a strong acid taste, and is poisonous in large doses. It is used in dyeing, calico printing, bleaching flax and straw, the preparation of formic acid, and in salts of lemon for removing ink stains, mold, etc.
OXALINE
Ox"a*line, n. Etym: [Glyoxal + -ine.] (Chem.)
Defn: See Glyoxaline.