fluate
/ˈfluːeɪt/Now historical
noun
1 Chemistry. A salt made by combining fluoric (hydrofluoric) acid with a base; a fluoride.
- fluate of lime noun calcium fluoride, fluorite..
2Also with capital initial. A preparation of fluosilicates applied as a solution to building stone in order to harden and improve its surface.
Origin
Late 18th century.