polysorbate
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pol·y·sor·bate
(pŏl'ē-sôr'bāt') 
n.
Any of a class of emulsifiers used in food preparation and in some pharmaceuticals.
n.
Any of a class of emulsifiers used in food preparation and in some pharmaceuticals.
[POLY- + sorbate, salt or ester of sorbitol (SORB(ITOL) + -ATE2).]
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pol·y·sor·bate
(pŏl'ē-sôr'bāt')
n.
n.
Any of a class of emulsifiers used in some pharmaceuticals.
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