plural of shikimate

(chemistry) The anionic form of shikimic acid.

Of or pertaining to shikimic acid or its derivatives.

(biochemistry) A naturally occurring organic compound, 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid, extracted commercially from star anise; it is the base of very many natural products and is used in the production of the antiviral drug Tamiflu.