In chemistry|lang=en terms the difference between anionic and shikimate
is that anionic is (chemistry) of or pertaining to an anion while shikimate is (chemistry) the anionic form of shikimic acid.
As nouns the difference between anionic and shikimate
is that anionic is (informal) an anionic detergent while shikimate is (chemistry) the anionic form of shikimic acid.
As an adjective anionic
is (chemistry) of or pertaining to an anion.
shikimate
English
Noun
(chemistry) The anionic form of shikimic acid.