Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From French méconate from mécon- (in méconique) + -ate. Earliest as meconiate, probably showing remodelling of the French word after meconium.
Definition of meconate in US English:
meconate
noun
Chemistry rare
A salt or ester of meconic acid.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From French méconate from mécon- (in méconique) + -ate. Earliest as meconiate, probably showing remodelling of the French word after meconium.