sorbate

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɔː(ɹ)beɪt/

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Noun

sorbate (plural sorbates)

1. (chemistry) Any salt or ester of sorbic acid.

Derived terms

• calcium sorbate
• potassium sorbate
• sodium sorbate

Anagrams

• rebatos, borates, Barotse, boaster, boaters

Esperanto

Adverb

sorbate

1. present adverbial passive participle of sorbi