1. Plural of oxalate; salts or esters of oxalic acid, commonly found in plants and foods.
Usage: Chemistry and nutrition contexts; Often discussed in relation to kidney stone formation and dietary restrictions

Examples

• Spinach and rhubarb contain high levels of oxalates.
• People with kidney disease may need to limit their intake of oxalates.
• Oxalates can bind with calcium in the digestive system.
• The study examined how oxalates affect nutrient absorption.
• Cooking can reduce the oxalate content in certain vegetables.
• Oxalates are naturally occurring compounds in many plant-based foods.