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polysorbate

 
Dictionary: pol·y·sor·bate
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(pŏl'ē-sôr'bāt') pronunciation
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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(pŏl'ē-sôr'bāt')
n.

Any of a class of emulsifiers used in some pharmaceuticals.

 
 

 

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