ascorbates

/əˈskɔːrbeɪts/
noun
  1. Plural of ascorbate; salts or esters of ascorbic acid.
    • Some ascorbates are more easily absorbed by the body than others.
    • The lab tested several ascorbates for their stability in various pH levels.
    • Different ascorbates, such as sodium and calcium ascorbate, are used in food preservation.
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