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sorbate

American  
[sawr-beyt, -bit] / ˈsɔr beɪt, -bɪt /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a sorbed substance.


Etymology

Origin of sorbate

First recorded in 1925–30; sorb 2 + -ate 1

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These included potassium sorbate, potassium metabisulfite, sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate, and acetic acid.

From Science Daily Jan. 27, 2026

The analysis focused on 17 individual preservatives, including citric acid, lecithins, total sulfites, ascorbic acid, sodium nitrite, potassium sorbate, sodium erythorbate, sodium ascorbate, potassium metabisulfite, and potassium nitrate.

From Science Daily Jan. 27, 2026

Another new video takes aim at Yoplait's low-calorie offering, alarming consumers that it has potassium sorbate.

From Washington Post Jan. 11, 2016

The company argued that the information in the campaign on sucralose and potassium sorbate came directly from federal government websites.

From New York Times Jan. 10, 2016

Mr. Doyle said he’s noticed an increase in packaged-food recalls involving products that don’t contain preservatives such as benzoate and sorbate, which can control the growth of harmful bacteria including botulism and salmonella.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 3, 2015

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