erythorbate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of erythorbate
First recorded in 1960–65; erythorb(ic acid) ( def. ) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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Sodium erythorbate: A sodium salt of erythorbic acid, it has replaced the use of sulfites in many foods and serves as a preservative and to help keep meat-based products pink.
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