English Explanatory Dictionary

sorbate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any salt or ester of sorbic acid.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɔː(ɹ)beɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sorbate.wav

Word forms

sorbate sorbates

Etymology

From sorbic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).

Derived words

calcium sorbate polysorbate potassium sorbate sodium sorbate
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