1. salts or esters of aspartic acid, an amino acid found in proteins
Usage: biochemistry; plural form

Examples

• The laboratory analyzed various aspartates in the protein sample.
• Calcium and magnesium aspartates are commonly used as dietary supplements.
• The researcher studied how aspartates function in cellular metabolism.
• These aspartates play important roles in amino acid synthesis.
• The supplement contained several mineral aspartates for better absorption.
• Aspartates are formed when aspartic acid combines with metals or other compounds.