benzoate
/ˈbɛnzoʊeɪt/
noun
- A chemical compound used as a preservative in food and drinks to prevent spoilage.
- The label listed benzoate as an ingredient to prevent mold growth.
- Some people prefer foods without added benzoate preservatives.
- Many sodas contain sodium benzoate to keep them fresh.
- Any salt or ester of benzoic acid, used in various industrial and pharmaceutical products.
- Certain benzoates are used in plastic manufacturing.
- The chemist synthesized a new benzoate for use in perfume.
- The lab tested the purity of the benzoate sample.